The average train between Vannes and Cognac takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Vannes 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 3 times a day between Vannes and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vannes is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Cognac at 2:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vannes to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Vannes station and arriving at Cognac station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Vannes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vannes station.
Vannes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Vannes to Cognac train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Vannes and Cognac is 286.4 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Vannes to Cognac via Nantes and Saintes in around 5h 50m.