What is the cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Cognac?

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Cognac is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Cognac?

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Cognac is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Cherbourg and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Cherbourg to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Gare and arriving at Cognac via Rennes, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Royan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Cognac via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Cognac?

The distance between Cherbourg and Cognac is 858 km. The road distance is 524.7 km.

How do I travel from Cherbourg to Cognac without a car?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Cognac without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 50m and costs €160 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Cherbourg to Cognac?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Cherbourg to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Cognac bus from?

Cherbourg to Cognac bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, depart from Cherbourg-Gare station.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Cognac train from?

Cherbourg to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.

Train or bus from Cherbourg to Cognac?

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Cognac is to train via Paris which takes 7h 50m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 48m.

Where does the Cherbourg to Cognac bus arrive?

Cherbourg to Cognac bus services, operated by Cap Cotentin, arrive at Rennes-Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Cherbourg to Cognac train arrive?

Cherbourg to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Cognac is 525 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Cherbourg to Cognac.

How do I get a train ticket from Cherbourg to Cognac?

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 319+ hotels available in Cognac.

Cherbourg to Cognac - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Cherbourg to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
7h 50m
€163–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus 712 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Royanbus
4. Take the bus from Royan to Cognacbus
11h 48m
€38–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
2. Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus 712 / ...
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
9h 27m
€59–100
Drive 524.7 km
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Cognaccar 524.7 km
6h 39m
€99–143
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain
2. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CFR - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
13h 22m
€215–500
Train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
2. Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
8h 23m
€124–199

Cherbourg to Cognac by train and subway

119Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cherbourg to Cognac.

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Distance: 857.8 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, 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 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Cognac via Rennes-Gare Routiere, Rennes, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Royan in around 11h 48m.

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