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

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

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  1. Train via Saumur

    best
    1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumurtrain train Ter
    4h 32m
    €83–134

  2. Drive  205.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cognac to Loire Valleycar car 205.8 km
    2h 48m
    €33–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus bus 160
    2. Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Pôle Multimodal/SNCF/CV to Aire d'échange du Bellaybus bus 110
    4h 54m
    €74–106

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Tours to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    4h 57m
    €79–128

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Niorttrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Gare to gare sncfbus bus 146
    3. Take the train from Thouars to Port Boulettrain train Ter
    7h 41m
    €54–80

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  • Distance: 341.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Cognac, France and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Cognac to Loire Valley via Angouleme, St Pierre Des Corps, and Saumur in around 4h 32m.

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