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 - €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 train and fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €100 - €300.

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 Dijon Ville, Nevers and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

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 58m and costs €210 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m 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 58m and costs €210 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €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 Dijon Ville 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?

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Basel to Cahors - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Cahors by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 58m
€212–382
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
€59–123
Drive 717.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cahorscar 717.5 km
8h 2m
€124–178
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
€109–299
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 48m
€166–327
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Figeactrain Ter
5. Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to CAHORS - Gare SNCFbus 889
17h 52m
€154–370
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
€149–451
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 38m
€126–360

Basel to Cahors by train and bus

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9h 58mAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,120 km
Duration: 9h 58m

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 58m. 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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