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 30 - SFr 50 and takes 14h 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 7m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tours Parking Peupliers and arriving at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 14h 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 Sbb via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Tours to Basel?

The distance between Tours and Basel is 817 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 which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m 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 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 27m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus via Nancy, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Tours to Basel bus arrive?

Tours to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nancy 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 651 km. It takes approximately 6h 17m 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?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Tours to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Tours to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
5h 27m
CHF 131–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-StrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
14h 30m
CHF 30–50
Bus via Nancy
1. Take the bus from Tours to NancyFlixBus N1151
2. Take the bus from Nancy to Basel SBBN836
12h 45m
CHF 47–106
Drive 650.6 km
1. Drive from Tours to Basel650.6 km
6h 17m
CHF 104–150
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
5h 7m
CHF 121–344
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
5h 47m
CHF 64–239
Train via Dijon
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to NeversTer
2. Take the train from Nevers to Dijon VilleTer
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Basel SbbTgv
7h 39m
CHF 112–326
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)NTE - BSL
5h 58m
CHF 74–244
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 Roissy
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
6h 41m
CHF 131–408
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)BOD - BSL
6h 39m
CHF 73–337
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
7h 4m
CHF 93–261

Tours to Basel by train

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5h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.8 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours to Basel SBB via Nancy in around 12h 45m.

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