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

The cheapest way to get from Chinon to Cognac is to bus and train via Poitiers which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chinon to Cognac is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Chinon and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Chinon to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Statue de Rabelais and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet, Poitiers and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Chinon to Cognac?

The distance between Chinon and Cognac is 312 km. The road distance is 193.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Chinon to Cognac without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 58m and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Chinon to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chinon to Cognac bus from?

Chinon to Cognac bus services, operated by Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86, depart from LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet station.

Where does the Chinon to Cognac bus arrive?

Chinon to Cognac bus services, operated by Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86, arrive at POITIERS Gare Leon Blum station.

Can I drive from Chinon to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Chinon to Cognac is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chinon to Cognac.

Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 592+ hotels available in Cognac.

Chinon to Cognac - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chinon to Cognac by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Chinon to Toursbus
2. Take the train from Tours to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
4h 58m
€51–99
Bus, train via Poitiers
cheapest
1. Take the bus from LOUDUN Aire d'échange du Bellay to POITIERS Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CVbus 110
2. Take the train from Poitiers to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
6h 32m
€26–48
Drive 193.9 km
1. Drive from Chinon to Cognaccar 193.9 km
3h 7m
€31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet to POITIERS Gare Leon Blumbus 110
2. Take the bus from Poitiers to Angoulemebus
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
8h 37m
€30–44

Chinon to Cognac by bus and train

6Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.7 km
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Chinon, France and Cognac, France?

You can take a bus from Statue de Rabelais to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet, POITIERS Gare Leon Blum, Poitiers, Angouleme, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 8h 37m.

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