There are 4 ways to get from Cognac to Rennes by train, bus, 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 Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter / ...
5h 59m€70–144Bus
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
7h 59m€39–69Drive 332.6 km
- Drive from Cognac to Rennescar 332.6 km
3h 53m€52–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 10m€53–111
Cognac to Rennes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Rennes is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Rennes is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via Royan and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Rennes via Saintes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Cognac and Rennes is 427 km. The road distance is 332.6 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Cognac to Rennes, including transfers.
Cognac to Rennes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cognac station.
Cognac to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Rennes is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 59m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Rennes via Saintes and Nantes in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac to Rennes - Bus Station via Royan and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 7h 59m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Cognac to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Royan to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cognac to Rennes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Royan station.
Cognac to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Rennes is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cognac to Rennes.
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