What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Tours?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Tours is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 14h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Tours?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Tours is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €120 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Tours?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Tours Parking Peupliers. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Tours. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Tours?

The distance between Basel and Tours is 798 km. The road distance is 630 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Tours without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Tours without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €120 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Tours?

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Basel to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Tours bus from?

Basel to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Tours train from?

Basel to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Tours?

The best way to get from Basel to Tours is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €120 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 11h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Tours bus arrive?

Basel to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Basel to Tours train arrive?

Basel to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Tours is 630 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Basel to Tours.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Tours?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Tours?

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1629+ hotels available in Tours.

Basel to Tours - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Tours by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
6h 8m
€124–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
14h 30m
€30–50
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 099 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 26m
€67–110
Drive 630 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tourscar 630 km
6h 48m
€108–155
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
6h 10m
€123–394
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
7h 5m
€74–291
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 25m
€145–458
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
7h 22m
€88–300

Basel to Tours by train, subway, and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 8mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 798.4 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Tours, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to St Pierre Des Corps via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 11h 26m.

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