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 €50 - €110 and takes 13h 27m.

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 13m and costs €130 - €250.

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, Brausebad and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Basel Euroairport FR and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

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 13m.

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 13m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 Euroairport FR 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 13m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 13h 27m.

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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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1728+ 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 13m
€133–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 27m
€54–109
Drive 630 km
1. Drive from Basel to Tourscar 630 km
6h 46m
€111–160
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 12m
€133–374
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
7h 45m
€106–233
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lorraine TGVtrain
3. Take the train from Lorraine TGV to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
8h 28m
€142–363
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 1m
€98–291
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 31m
€164–517
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 17m
€96–361
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
7h 31m
€90–336

Basel to Tours by train and subway

5Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746.8 km
Duration: 5h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 27m.

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