There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Cahors 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- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Cahorstrain
12h 11m€232–380Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodezbus
- Take the train from Rodez to Figeactrain Ter
- Take the bus from FIGEAC - Gare SNCF to CAHORS - Gare SNCFbus 889
18h 49m€69–117Bus
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Toulousebus FlixBus N1156
- Take the bus from Toulouse to Cahorsbus N705
18h 15m€92–138Drive 803.2 km
- Drive from Zurich to Cahorscar 803.2 km
9h 1m€144–208Fly Zurich Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ZRH - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain
8h 16m€94–329Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain Ter
13h 3m€237–369Train to Basel, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain
7h 31m€95–296Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain
8h 15m€108–388Fly Zurich Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
- Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Cahorstrain
8h 52m€137–342Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Cahorstrain
9h 19m€160–404Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
- Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Cahorstrain
9h 47m€113–329
Zurich to Cahors by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cahors is to bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 18h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cahors is to train and fly which takes 7h 31m and costs €90 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Cahors. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Cahors via Toulouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Cahors. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Cahors via Mulhouse Ville and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Zurich and Cahors is 1208 km. The road distance is 803.2 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Cahors without a car is to train via Paris which takes 12h 11m and costs €230 - €380.
It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Zurich to Cahors, including transfers.
Zurich to Cahors bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Cahors train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Cahors is to train via Paris which takes 12h 11m and costs €230 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 18h 15m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cahors, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Cahors via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cahors via Toulouse in around 18h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €130–230
Flights from Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Toulouse to Cahors
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Zurich to Cahors bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Toulouse station.
Zurich to Cahors train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cahors is 803 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Zurich to Cahors.
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