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 45 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 5m.

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 station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

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 Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Tours to Basel?

The distance between Tours and Basel is 747 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 35m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m 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 - Édouard Vaillant 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 via Paris which takes 5h 35m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 13h 5m.

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 Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 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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Tours to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 35m
CHF 123–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199
13h 5m
CHF 50–96
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 105–152
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 126–340
Train
1. Take the train from Saint-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 32m
CHF 95–216
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
CHF 91–272
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 149–466
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 54m
CHF 88–332

Tours to Basel by train and subway

43Weekly Services

5h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 746.7 km
Duration: 5h 35m

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, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Basel SBB via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 13h 5m.

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