There are 4 ways to get from Cognac to Chinon by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Tourstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
4h 45m€56–103Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Place Gambetta to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus 160
- Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Aire d'échange du Bellaybus 110
6h 25m€26–48Drive 194 km
- Drive from Cognac to Chinoncar 194 km
3h 8m€30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Place Gambetta to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus 160
- Take the bus from Angouleme to Poitiersbus
- Take the bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Porte de Mirebeaubus 110
8h 37m€30–44
Cognac to Chinon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Chinon is to bus and train which costs €26 - €50 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Chinon is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Place Gambetta and arriving at Statue de Rabelais via Angouleme, Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV and LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Chinon via Angouleme and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Cognac and Chinon is 313 km. The road distance is 194 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Cognac to Chinon, including transfers.
Cognac to Chinon bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, depart from Place Gambetta station.
Cognac to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cognac station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Chinon is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Chinon, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Chinon via Angouleme and Tours in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Place Gambetta to Statue de Rabelais via Angouleme - Gare Sncf, Angouleme, Poitiers, Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV, and LOUDUN Lycée Guy Chauvet in around 8h 37m.
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 Cognac to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Tours to Chinon
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Angouleme to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Angouleme to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Place Gambetta to Angouleme - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Place Gambetta to Angouleme - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 05 49 210 400
- Website
- Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86
Bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Aire d'échange du Bellay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86
Bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Porte de Mirebeau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Vienne - Réseau Interurbain 86
Bus from Angouleme to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cognac to Chinon bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at Angouleme - Gare Sncf station.
Cognac to Chinon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Chinon is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Cognac to Chinon.
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