There are 4 ways to get from Cognac to Vannes 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 591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Vannestrain Ter
6h 29m€66–139Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Cognac to Rocheforttrain Ter
- Take the bus from Rochefort to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannesbus
7h 36m€33–64Drive 335.5 km
- Drive from Cognac to Vannescar 335.5 km
3h 48m€52–75Bus
- 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 Vannesbus
8h 31m€39–70
Cognac to Vannes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Vannes is to train and bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Vannes is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Vannes via Royan and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Vannes. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Vannes via Saintes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Cognac and Vannes is 413 km. The road distance is 335.5 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Vannes without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Cognac to Vannes, including transfers.
Cognac to Vannes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cognac station.
Cognac to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Vannes is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Vannes, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Vannes via Saintes and Nantes in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac to Vannes via Royan and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 8h 31m.
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 Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cognac to Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rochefort to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Royan to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Vannes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Cognac to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cognac to Vannes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Royan station.
Cognac to Vannes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Vannes is 336 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Cognac to Vannes.
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