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 15m.

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 8m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 400.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Tours station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

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 Sbb via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Tours to Basel?

The distance between Tours and Basel is 817 km. The road distance is 632.7 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 which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tours to Basel train from?

Tours to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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 which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Tours to Basel bus arrive?

Tours to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Tours to Basel train arrive?

Tours to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Tours to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Basel is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m 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?

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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
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 26m
CHF 118–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199
12h 15m
CHF 50–94
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 632.7 km
1. Drive from Tours to Baselcar 632.7 km
6h 48m
CHF 101–146
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 8m
CHF 144–391
Train via Dijon
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 Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
7h 44m
CHF 106–364
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
6h 1m
CHF 97–326
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 36m
CHF 158–462
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 58m
CHF 105–330
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 26m
CHF 129–479

Tours to Basel by train

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5h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 817.2 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Basel Sbb via Strasbourg in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Basel SBB via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 12h 15m.

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