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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Châteauroux is to bus and train which costs €80 - €140 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Châteauroux is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €140 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Châteauroux?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Chateauroux Prefecture via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Châteauroux?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Chateauroux via Strasbourg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Châteauroux?

The distance between Basel and Châteauroux is 839 km. The road distance is 516 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Châteauroux without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €140 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Basel to Châteauroux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Châteauroux bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Châteauroux train from?

Basel to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Châteauroux?

The best way to get from Basel to Châteauroux is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Châteauroux bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Châteauroux train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Châteauroux?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Châteauroux is 516 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Basel to Châteauroux.

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

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Where can I stay near Châteauroux?

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Basel to Châteauroux - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Châteauroux 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 Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateaurouxtrain
6h 11m
€147–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tours to Chateauroux Prefecturebus
15h 25m
€67–134
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dijonbus
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Bourgestrain Ter
4. Take the bus from Bourges to Chateauroux Gare Routierebus
11h 9m
€82–136
Drive 516 km
1. Drive from Basel to Châteaurouxcar 516 km
6h 48m
€93–135
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateaurouxtrain
7h 6m
€161–377
Train via Dijon
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain Ter
9h 21m
€103–184
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Chateaurouxtrain
8h 24m
€182–420
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Limoges Benedictinstrain
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Chateaurouxtrain
10h 1m
€123–331

Basel to Châteauroux by train and subway

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6h 11mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 839.2 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Chateauroux via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Chateauroux Prefecture via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 15h 25m.

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