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

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tours to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Tours to Basel. However, there are services departing from Tours and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Tours and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Tours to Basel. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Basel St. Johann via Nevers, Dijon Ville and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Tours to Basel?

The distance between Tours and Basel is 746 km. The road distance is 650.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tours to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 48m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Tours to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Tours to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Tours to Basel?

The best way to get from Tours to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 5h 48m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Tours to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tours to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tours to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Basel is 651 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Tours to Basel.

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

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

Book your Tours to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

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

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 St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
5h 48m
CHF 135–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours to Parisbus FlixBus S703 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199
12h 30m
CHF 50–93
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus Voltavançar 80
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
8h 46m
Drive 650.6 km
1. Drive from Tours to Baselcar 650.6 km
6h 20m
CHF 104–149
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
5h 9m
CHF 124–338
Train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Neverstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
8h 26m
CHF 99–219
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 39m
CHF 152–463
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
6h 56m
CHF 96–370
Fly Tours Val De Loire Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane TUF - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 27m
CHF 123–433
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane CDG - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
9h 3m
CHF 190–489

Tours to Basel by train and bus

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5h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours to Basel SBB via Paris in around 12h 30m.

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