What is the cheapest way to get from Cognac to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Zurich is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 20h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cognac to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Cognac to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Cognac and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Angoulême and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cognac and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Zürich HB via Angouleme, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Cognac to Zurich?

The distance between Cognac and Zurich is 1170 km. The road distance is 824.4 km.

How do I travel from Cognac to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Cognac to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 340.

How long does it take to get from Cognac to Zurich?

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Cognac to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cognac to Zurich bus from?

Cognac to Zurich bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, depart from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta station.

Where do I catch the Cognac to Zurich train from?

Cognac to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cognac station.

Train or bus from Cognac to Zurich?

The best way to get from Cognac to Zurich is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 19h 5m.

Where does the Cognac to Zurich bus arrive?

Cognac to Zurich bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at Angouleme-Gare Sncf station.

Where does the Cognac to Zurich train arrive?

Cognac to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Cognac to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Zurich is 824 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Cognac to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Cognac to Zurich?

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Cognac to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Cognac to Zurich by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 35m
CHF 216–334
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
2. Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Zürichbus
20h 40m
CHF 75–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
2. Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Zurich Bus Stationbus
19h 5m
CHF 81–136
Drive 824.4 km
1. Drive from Cognac to Zurichcar 824.4 km
9h 24m
CHF 138–200
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
7h 22m
CHF 114–292
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 26m
CHF 107–297
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
9h
CHF 125–389
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
9h 58m
CHF 141–360
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
4. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Zürich HBtrain
10h 26m
CHF 141–366

Cognac to Zurich by train

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Distance: 1,170 km
Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Cognac, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cognac to Zürich HB via Angouleme, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Zurich Bus Station via Angouleme-Gare Sncf, Angoulême, and Bordeaux in around 19h 5m.

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