The average train between Cognac and Nantes takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Cognac to Nantes. 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 4 times a day between Cognac and Nantes. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cognac is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Nantes at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Cognac station and arriving at Nantes station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Cognac to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Cognac to Nantes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Book your Cognac to Nantes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cognac and Nantes is 193.4 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Saintes to Nantes every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 2h 42m.