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 €55 - €110 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 5h 19m and costs €140 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

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 Basel Sbb and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Tours?

The distance between Basel and Tours is 747 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 via Paris which takes 5h 19m and costs €140 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Tours?

The best way to get from Basel to Tours is to train via Paris which takes 5h 19m and costs €140 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Tours bus arrive?

Basel to Tours bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Tours train arrive?

Basel to Tours train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Tours is 630 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m 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 1745+ hotels available in Tours.

Basel to Tours - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
5h 19m
€147–253
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris to Toursbus FlixBus S703 / ...
12h 49m
€54–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
12h 25m
€59–105
Drive 630 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tourscar 630 km
6h 46m
€109–157
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 13m
€148–424
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
8h 1m
€120–227
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 31m
€170–501
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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 21m
€110–373
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane ZRH - TUF
8h 43m
€149–549
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
10h 4m
€160–505

Basel to Tours by train and subway

5Weekly Services

5h 19mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746.8 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to St Pierre Des Corps via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy in around 12h 25m.

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