There are 8 ways to get from Avignon to Cognac by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
- Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
9h 52m€131–237Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain Ter
12h 34m€58–100Drive 595.9 km
- Drive from Avignon to Cognaccar 595.9 km
7h 53m€96–138Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
6h 56m€90–254Bus
- Take the bus from Avignon to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
13h 10m€61–91Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
6h 54m€99–280Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
7h€95–359Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 50m€112–332
Avignon to Cognac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Cognac is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Cognac is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €95 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Cognac via Nimes, Montauban Ville Bourbon and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
The distance between Avignon and Cognac is 766 km. The road distance is 595.9 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €130 - €240.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Avignon to Cognac, including transfers.
Avignon to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Cognac is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs €130 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 13h 10m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Centre to Cognac via Nimes, Montauban Ville Bourbon, and Angouleme in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Avignon to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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Booking & Getting There
Avignon to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Avignon to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Cognac is 596 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Avignon to Cognac.
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