There are 6 ways to get from Cognac to Normandy by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Morlaixtrain Tgv
7h 48m€199–345Bus
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 Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Morlaixbus
12h 25m€76–127Drive 497.9 km
- Drive from Cognac to Normandycar 497.9 km
5h 49m€80–115Train, fly
- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BOD - BES
- Take the train from Brest to Morlaixtrain
10h 24m€196–417Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Tgv
8h 26m€112–210Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Tgv
8h 29m€130–228
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Normandy is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Normandy is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Morlaix via Royan, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Morlaix via Angouleme and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Cognac and Normandy is 1036 km. The road distance is 497.9 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Normandy without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 48m and costs €190 - €350.
It takes approximately 7h 48m 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 Cognac station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Normandy is to train via Paris which takes 7h 48m and costs €190 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Normandy, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Normandy via Angouleme, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Morlaix in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac to Normandy via Royan, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Rennes - Bus Station, and Morlaix in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–500
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–550
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
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cognac to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Brest to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Cognac to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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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 Angouleme 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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