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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cahors is to bus via Lyon which costs €55 - €90 and takes 15h 50m.

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 45m and costs €65 - €240.

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 Lyon and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

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 Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Gare de l'Est, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Montauban Ville Bourbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Cahors?

The distance between Basel and Cahors is 1402 km. The road distance is 718.5 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 via Paris which takes 11h 48m and costs €160 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 11h 48m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Cahors?

The best way to get from Basel to Cahors is to train via Paris which takes 11h 48m and costs €160 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Cahors bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Cahors train arrive?

Basel to Cahors train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cahors?

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

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

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

Book your Basel to Cahors bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cahors?

There are 504+ hotels available in Cahors.

Basel to Cahors - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Cahors by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Cahorstrain Ter
11h 48m
€167–481
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus 122
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Brive-la-Gaillardebus 716
3. Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cahorsbus
15h 50m
€57–88
Drive 718.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cahorscar 718.5 km
8h
€124–179
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 7m
€106–216
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 15m
€131–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Brive-la-Gaillardebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cahorsbus N705
16h 18m
€63–105
Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain
6h 45m
€66–237
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 11m
€77–267
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
4. Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Cahorstrain
9h 33m
€102–256
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain
10h 1m
€114–301

Basel to Cahors by train, subway, and foot

7Weekly Services

11h 48mAverage Duration

€167Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,402.2 km
Duration: 11h 48m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cahors via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Montauban Ville Bourbon in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cahors via Lyon and Brive-la-Gaillarde in around 15h 50m.

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