What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Loire Valley is to bus which costs €100 - €160 and takes 13h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 6h 20m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Saumur - North via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Port Boulet via Colmar, Gare de l'Est, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Loire Valley?

The distance between Basel and Loire Valley is 859 km. The road distance is 660.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Loire Valley without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 5m and costs €180 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Basel to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Loire Valley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Loire Valley train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Basel to Loire Valley is to train via Paris which takes 8h 5m and costs €180 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 13h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Loire Valley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Loire Valley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Loire Valley?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Loire Valley is 661 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Basel to Loire Valley.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 885+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Basel to Loire Valley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Loire Valley by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Louis to Colmartrain Ter
2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Tourstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
8h 5m
€186–300
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 - Vaucanson Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus
13h 42m
€100–160
Drive 660.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Loire Valleycar 660.9 km
7h 53m
€117–168
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 20m
€123–316
Train
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 Tourstrain Ter
4. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
11h 26m
€138–261
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 Tourstrain Ter
4. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain Ter
11h 50m
€111–216
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 33m
€123–378
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain
7h 57m
€181–425
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
9h 22m
€187–543

Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Basel to Loire Valley.

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Distance: 858.6 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Loire Valley via Colmar, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Tours, and Port Boulet in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Loire Valley via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, and Saumur - North in around 13h 42m.

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