There are 5 ways to get from Cognac to Limoges by train, bus, rideshare, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
3h 52m€14–23Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cognac to Limoges145.7 km
2h 28m€8–9Train
- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Coutrastrain Ter
- Take the train from Coutras to Limoges Benedictinstrain Ter
5h 28m€53–94Bus
- Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
- Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 180
4h 25m€8–10Drive 145.1 km
- Drive from Cognac to Limogescar 145.1 km
1h 42m€24–34
Cognac to Limoges by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Limoges is to rideshare which costs €8 - €9 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Limoges is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta and arriving at Terminal Cars via Angouleme - Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Limoges. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Limoges Benedictins via Angouleme and Coutras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Cognac and Limoges is 154 km. The road distance is 145.1 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Limoges without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs €13 - €23.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Cognac to Limoges, including transfers.
Cognac to Limoges bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, depart from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta station.
Cognac to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cognac station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Limoges is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €50 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Limoges, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Limoges Benedictins via Angouleme and Coutras in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Terminal Cars via Angouleme - Gare Sncf in around 4h 25m.
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
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cognac to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Coutras
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Coutras to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
Bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine - Haute-Vienne (87)
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cognac to Limoges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Cognac to Limoges bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at Angouleme-Gare Sncf station.
Cognac to Limoges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Limoges is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Cognac to Limoges.
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