What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Cahors?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cahors is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Cahors?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cahors is to fly and train which takes 6h 44m and costs €65 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cahors?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cahors. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cahors via Bern and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cahors?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cahors. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cahors via Bern, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Cahors?

The distance between Basel and Cahors is 781 km. The road distance is 718.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Cahors without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Cahors without a car is to train which takes 14h 19m and costs €130 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Cahors?

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Basel to Cahors, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cahors bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Cahors train from?

Basel to Cahors train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Cahors?

The best way to get from Basel to Cahors is to train which takes 14h 19m and costs €130 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Cahors bus arrive?

Basel to Cahors bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.

Where does the Basel to Cahors train arrive?

Basel to Cahors train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cahors?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cahors is 718 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Basel to Cahors.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Cahors?

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Where can I stay near Cahors?

There are 522+ hotels available in Cahors.

Basel to Cahors - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Cahors by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain
6h 44m
€65–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bernbus 122
2. Take the bus from Bern to Brive-la-Gaillardebus
3. Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cahorsbus
14h 55m
€59–88
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain Ter
14h 19m
€136–263
Drive 718.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cahorscar 718.4 km
8h 4m
€122–176
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain
7h 5m
€94–214
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
3. Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Cahorstrain
9h 10m
€67–247
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus 099
2. Take the bus from Besançon - Viotte Hub to Brive-la-Gaillardebus
3. Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Cahorstrain Ter
15h 49m
€63–110

Basel to Cahors by train

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14h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 781.4 km
Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Cahors, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cahors via Bern, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 14h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cahors via Bern and Brive-la-Gaillarde in around 14h 55m.

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