There are 8 ways to get from Bruges to Cognac by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
7h 33m€143–376Bus via Lille
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Lillebus 757
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
14h 3m€55–118Drive 754.9 km
- Drive from Bruges to Cognaccar 754.9 km
7h 42m€118–170Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain
- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 56m€87–371Train
- Take the train from Bruges to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tourcoing to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
8h 20m€130–270Bus
- Take the bus from Bruges to Paris - Orly Airportbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Angoulêmebus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
14h 30m€57–97Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
9h 38m€198–530Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
- Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane AMS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
10h 26m€175–438
Bruges to Cognac by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Cognac is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bruges to Cognac is to train via Paris which takes 7h 33m and costs €140 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Lille - Europe Train Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Cognac via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Bruges and Cognac is 890 km. The road distance is 754.9 km.
The best way to get from Bruges to Cognac without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 33m and costs €140 - €380.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Bruges to Cognac, including transfers.
Bruges to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Cognac train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
The best way to get from Bruges to Cognac is to train via Paris which takes 7h 33m and costs €140 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Lille, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 3m.
What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Bruges to Cognac via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–290
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–380
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–380
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruges to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bruges to Paris - Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bruges to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Bruges to Cognac train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Cognac is 755 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Bruges to Cognac.
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