The average train between Nantes and Cognac takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Cognac. 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 Nantes and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nantes is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Cognac at 1:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Cognac station via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Nantes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Nantes to Cognac train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nantes and Cognac is 193.4 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nantes to Saintes every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 2h 40m.