There are 4 ways to get from Cognac to Normandy by train, bus, train (TGV), 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 La Rochelle Villetrain Ter
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus
- Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Tgv
8h 52m€96–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cognac to Royanbus
- Take the bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Morlaixbus
12h 51m€76–124Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Tgv
10h 6m€150–263Drive 497.9 km
- Drive from Cognac to Normandycar 497.9 km
5h 49m€80–116
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Normandy is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Normandy is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Morlaix via Royan, La Rochelle and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Morlaix via Saintes, Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
The distance between Cognac and Normandy is 549 km. The road distance is 497.9 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Normandy without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 52m and costs €95 - €170.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Cognac to Normandy, including transfers.
Cognac to Normandy bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cognac station.
Cognac to Normandy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Normandy is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 51m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Normandy, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Normandy via Saintes, Nantes, Rennes, and Morlaix in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac to Normandy via Royan, La Rochelle - Bus Station, La Rochelle, Rennes, Rennes - Bus Station, and Morlaix in around 12h 51m.
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 La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Cognac to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
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Booking & Getting There
Cognac to Normandy bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Royan station.
Cognac to Normandy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Normandy is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Cognac to Normandy.
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