There are 3 ways to get from Cognac to Carnac by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
7h 52m€72–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cognac to Royanbus
- Take the bus from Royan to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Auraybus
10h 7m€44–79Drive 366.7 km
- Drive from Cognac to Carnaccar 366.7 km
4h 8m€58–83
Cognac to Carnac by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Carnac is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Carnac is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Carnac via Royan, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Auray. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Auray via Saintes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Cognac and Carnac is 451 km. The road distance is 366.7 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Carnac without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Cognac to Carnac, including transfers.
Cognac to Carnac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cognac station.
Cognac to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Carnac is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 7m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Carnac via Saintes, Nantes, Auray, and Auray in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac to Carnac via Royan, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Auray in around 10h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Cognac to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cognac to Carnac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Royan station.
Cognac to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Carnac is 367 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Cognac to Carnac.
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