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 €60 - €130 and takes 15h 18m.

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 43m and costs €85 - €310.

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, Brausebad and arriving at Cahors via Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Brive-la-Gaillarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

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 Paris Bercy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Cahors?

The distance between Basel and Cahors is 1120 km. The road distance is 717.5 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 which takes 9h 57m and costs €200 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m 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 Mulhouse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cahors train from?

Basel to Cahors train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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 9h 57m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 15h 18m.

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 TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cahors?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cahors is 718 km. It takes approximately 8h 2m 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 622+ 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 (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Cahorstrain Intercités
9h 57m
€207–373
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Lyonbus 720
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
3. Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Cahorsbus
15h 18m
€61–124
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillarde - Brive Laroche Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
4. Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Cahorstrain Ter
15h 14m
€128–351
Drive 717.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cahorscar 717.5 km
8h 2m
€125–180
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 43m
€87–302
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Cahorstrain Intercités
10h 6m
€204–370
Train via Nevers
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Vierzon Villetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Cahorstrain
11h 57m
€155–327
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 8m
€107–306
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
€95–318
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD 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
9h 40m
€150–454

Basel to Cahors by train and bus

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9h 57mAverage Duration

€207Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,119.8 km
Duration: 9h 57m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Cahors via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Cahors via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, and Brive-la-Gaillarde in around 15h 18m.

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