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How to get fromCherbourg-Octeville to Cognacby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train Ter
    8h 19m
    €152–256

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Royan to Cognacbus bus
    11h 55m
    €34–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus
    3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cognactrain train Ter
    9h 46m
    €36–66

  4. Drive  525.6 km

    1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Cognaccar car 525.6 km
    6h 40m
    €85–122

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train Ter
    8h 50m
    €111–198

Cherbourg-Octeville to Cognac by train and subway

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 857.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Cognac via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 8h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Cognac via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, La Rochelle, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Royan in around 11h 55m.

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