Tours to Basel train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Tours to Basel by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Tours to Basel take around 5 hours and 8 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 519 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Tours is scheduled to depart at around  06:12. The last departure is usually at around 19:17 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Tours at around 06:04, with the last train leaving at around 18:12. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 30 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €98.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Basel, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Basel.

Is there a direct train from Tours to Basel?

The journey between Tours and Basel usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Tours to Basel every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Tours to Basel?

The Tours to Basel train travel takes about 5 hours and 8 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Tours to Basel train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Basel leaving Tours at around 06:12 and the last train leaving at around 19:17 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Tours at around 06:04, with the final departure at 18:12.