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

The cheapest way to get from Châteauroux to Basel is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 15h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Châteauroux to Basel is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Châteauroux and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Châteauroux to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Basel SBB via Bourges and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Châteauroux and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Châteauroux to Basel. However, there are services departing from Chateauroux and arriving at Basel Sbb via Gare d'Austerlitz, Paris Est and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Châteauroux to Basel?

The distance between Châteauroux and Basel is 784 km. The road distance is 516.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Châteauroux to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Châteauroux to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Châteauroux to Basel bus from?

Châteauroux to Basel bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), depart from Gare Routière station.

Where do I catch the Châteauroux to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Châteauroux to Basel?

The best way to get from Châteauroux to Basel is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Châteauroux to Basel bus arrive?

Châteauroux to Basel bus services, operated by Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi), arrive at Prado station.

Where does the Châteauroux to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Châteauroux to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Châteauroux to Basel is 516 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Châteauroux to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Châteauroux to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris AusterlitzIntercités
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
6h 28m
CHF 56–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Préfecture to Gare Routière800
2. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-StrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
18h 5m
CHF 33–74
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Gare Routière to PradoV
2. Take the bus from Bourges to Lyon724
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBB122
15h 50m
CHF 42–83
Drive 516.5 km
1. Drive from Châteauroux to Basel516.5 km
6h 49m
CHF 84–121
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
6h 29m
CHF 114–287
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
2. Take the train from Paris Est to StrasbourgTgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
6h 43m
CHF 101–232
Train via Dijon
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Vierzon VilleTer
2. Take the train from Vierzon to NeversTer
3. Take the train from Nevers to Dijon VilleTer
4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Basel SbbTgv
8h 8m
CHF 110–304
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Paris Austerlitz
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
8h 3m
CHF 130–371
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Limoges Benedictins
2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Cenon
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)BOD - BSL
9h 8m
CHF 91–267
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Chateauroux to Vierzon Ville
2. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Nantes
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)NTE - BSL
8h 33m
CHF 89–301

Châteauroux to Basel by train and bus

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6h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 784.4 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Chateauroux to Basel Sbb via Paris Austerlitz, Gare d'Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Basel SBB via Prado, Bourges, and Lyon in around 15h 50m.

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