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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cognac is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 53m.

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 7h 58m and costs €90 - €300.

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 Basel SBB and arriving at Cognac via Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Cognac?

The distance between Basel and Cognac is 1006 km. The road distance is 738.4 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 via Paris which takes 8h 19m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Cognac?

The best way to get from Basel to Cognac is to train via Paris which takes 8h 19m and costs €180 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 17h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Cognac bus arrive?

Basel to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Cognac train arrive?

Basel to Cognac train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cognac is 738 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m 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 575+ hotels available in Cognac.

Basel to Cognac - 10 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 10 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
8h 19m
€189–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus
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
€71–132
Drive 738.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cognaccar 738.4 km
8h 23m
€129–186
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 Angoulemetrain
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
7h 58m
€94–298
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
10h 14m
€227–452
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 23m
€124–332
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 19m
€118–330
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 17m
€157–427
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 Angoulemetrain
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
9h 59m
€144–419
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 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
10h 55m
€162–469

Basel to Cognac by train and bus

2Weekly Services

8h 19mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,006 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Cognac via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 17h 53m.

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