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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Tours
Cheapest price
$277
Average price
$277
Fastest journey
14 h 30 m
Average duration
14 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
518 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Tours is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Tours will cost around $277 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $277.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Tours without transferring at least 2 times.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Basel to Tours
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 321 miles (518 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$163 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Tours
Switzerland
France
Trains from Basel to Tours run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $80 (€64) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 321 miles (518 km) distance in 5h 16m.
Distance 321 miles (518 km) |
Average train duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€64) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 16m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 19:34 |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Tours trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Tours from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV Lyria
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Tours
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Tours by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tours, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Tours
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
ParkingDiningATMTaxisWCBike ParkingWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 5:30 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue Edouard Vaillant.
- Le Saint Germain
- La Maison des Halles
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.80
- Hotel de l'Univers Tours
- Oceania L'Univers Tours
- Best Western Plus L'Artist Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- 20 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Paris, Bordeaux, and regional destinations
- Tramway: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and TGV services
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