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

The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cognac to Basel is to train and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Cognac and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta and arriving at Basel SBB via Angoulême and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cognac and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Basel Sbb via Angouleme and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Cognac to Basel?

The distance between Cognac and Basel is 1081 km. The road distance is 738.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cognac to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Cognac to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cognac to Basel bus from?

Cognac to Basel bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, depart from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta station.

Where do I catch the Cognac to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Cognac to Basel?

The best way to get from Cognac to Basel is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Cognac to Basel bus arrive?

Cognac to Basel bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at Angouleme-Gare Sncf station.

Where does the Cognac to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cognac to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Basel is 739 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Cognac to Basel.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cognac to Basel by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
8h 26m
CHF 199–336
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
2. Take the bus from Angoulême to Parisbus
3. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus
18h 15m
CHF 66–122
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
2. Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus
3. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1 to Dijonbus
4. Take the train from Dijon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
15h 47m
CHF 126–317
Drive 738.9 km
1. Drive from Cognac to Baselcar 738.9 km
8h 23m
CHF 118–170
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
6h 45m
CHF 70–262
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 13m
CHF 138–383
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 47m
CHF 104–311
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NTE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
9h 16m
CHF 112–399
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
5. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
10h 26m
CHF 136–418

Cognac to Basel by train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,080.6 km
Duration: 8h 26m

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

You can take a train from Cognac to Basel Sbb via Angouleme and Strasbourg in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Basel SBB via Angouleme-Gare Sncf, Angoulême, and Paris in around 18h 15m.

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