The average train between Basel and Cahors takes 22h 39m and the fastest train takes 21h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Cahors. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Cahors. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Cahors at 4:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 22h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cahors. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Cahors station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 39m.
Basel to Cahors train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Cahors train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cahors station.
Book your Basel to Cahors train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Basel and Cahors is 586.4 km. The road distance is 1,384 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Cahors via Colmar, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Montauban Ville Bourbon in around 10h 36m.