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

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain train Tgv
    5h 45m
    €144–255

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cognac to Royanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus
    8h 1m
    €33–61

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cognac to La Rochelle Villetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    5h 55m
    €36–64

  4. Drive  332.6 km

    1. Drive from Cognac to Rennescar car 332.6 km
    3h 53m
    €54–77

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain train 591A / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain train Ter / ...
    7h 19m
    €90–163

Cognac to Rennes by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 835.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Cognac, France and Rennes, France?

You can take a train from Cognac to Rennes via Angouleme and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac to Rennes via Royan, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and La Rochelle in around 8h 1m.

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