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

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 13h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Basel. However, there are services departing from Saumur Nord -Vivy and arriving at Basel SBB via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Loire Valley and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Loire Valley to Basel. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Basel?

The distance between Loire Valley and Basel is 830 km. The road distance is 660.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Loire Valley to Basel, including transfers.

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

Loire Valley to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saumur Nord -Vivy station.

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

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

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Basel?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Basel is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Loire Valley to Basel train arrive?

Loire Valley to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv. station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Basel is 660 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Loire Valley to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1336+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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

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 Saumur to Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.train 434C / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
7h 18m
CHF 242–622
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saumur Nord -Vivy to Toursbus 724
2. Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus
13h 57m
CHF 96–149
Drive 660.1 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Baselcar 660.1 km
7h 53m
CHF 110–159
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
5h 41m
CHF 121–298
Train via Tours
1. Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
7h 49m
CHF 169–276
Train via Nevers
1. Take the train from Port Boulet to Tourstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Tours to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
9h 57m
CHF 130–242
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
5h 52m
CHF 175–415
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saumur 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 14m
CHF 120–352
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Saumur to Massy Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 20m
CHF 194–496

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

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Loire Valley to Basel.

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Distance: 829.7 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Basel SBB via Saumur, Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv., and Paris Gare de Lyon in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Basel SBB via Saumur Nord -Vivy, Tours, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 13h 57m.

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