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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cognac is to fly and train which costs €70 - €260 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cognac is to fly and train which takes 8h 13m and costs €70 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cognac. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Cognac via Strasbourg and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Cognac?

The distance between Basel and Cognac is 1100 km. The road distance is 739.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Basel to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cognac bus from?

Basel to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cognac train from?

Basel to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Cognac?

The best way to get from Basel to Cognac is to train which takes 9h 5m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Cognac bus arrive?

Basel to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Basel to Cognac train arrive?

Basel to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cognac is 739 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Basel to Cognac.

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 523+ hotels available in Cognac.

Basel to Cognac - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Basel Euroairport FR, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
9h 5m
€136–248
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 13m
€71–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 099
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
17h 53m
Drive 739.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cognaccar 739.2 km
8h 21m
€126–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking Peupliersbus
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Poitiers to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
21h
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
9h 33m
€128–314
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
9h 20m
€87–266
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 Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 34m
€96–249
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
11h 29m
€120–321

Basel to Cognac by train

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9h 5mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,100.4 km
Duration: 9h 5m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Cognac via Strasbourg and Angouleme in around 9h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 17h 53m.

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