The average train between Basel and Cahors takes 20h 50m and the fastest train takes 12h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Cahors. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Cahors. The earliest departure is at 10:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Cahors at 6:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 20h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 19m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Cahors? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cahors. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Cahors station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
Basel to Cahors train services, operated by Distribus, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Cahors train services, operated by Distribus, arrive at Cahors station.
Book your Basel to Cahors train tickets online with Distribus, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Cahors is 586.4 km. The road distance is 1,113 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Cahors via Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 11h 5m.