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How to get fromCognac to Arcachonby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train via Angoulême

    best
    1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    3h 47m
    €45–75

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pessac to Arcachontrain train Ter
    6h 4m
    €22–34

  3. Drive  181.7 km

    1. Drive from Cognac to Arcachoncar car 181.7 km
    2h 12m
    €35–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachontrain train Ter
    4h 11m
    €39–68

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to Arcachonbus bus
    6h 58m
    €24–36

Cognac to Arcachon by train

Calendar66Weekly Trains
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Cognac to Arcachon via Angouleme and Bordeaux St Jean in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Arcachon via Angoulême - Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 6h 58m.

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