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 45 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 4m 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 26m.

How far is it from Tours to Basel?

The distance between Tours and Basel is 818 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 26m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 200.

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 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 26m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 20m.

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 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 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?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Basel.

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, 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 Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 26m
CHF 106–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tours Parking Peupliers to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
14h 30m
CHF 30–45
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Tours to Parisbus FlixBus S703 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Basel SBBbus 099 / ...
12h 20m
CHF 48–82
Drive 650.6 km
1. Drive from Tours to Baselcar 650.6 km
6h 20m
CHF 102–147
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 4m
CHF 120–341
Train via Dijon
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 Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
7h 41m
CHF 109–152
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
5h 58m
CHF 68–246
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 38m
CHF 135–405
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 86–253

Tours to Basel by train

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5h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 817.6 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 to Basel SBB via Paris and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 12h 20m.

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