There are 5 ways to get from Dax to Cognac by train (TGV), 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 via Angoulême
best- Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
4h 22m€57–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dax to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
6h 40m€20–32Drive 263.4 km
- Drive from Dax to Cognaccar 263.4 km
2h 54m€43–61Train
- Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
4h 49m€51–91Train #2
- Take the train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain Ter
5h 3m€45–75
Dax to Cognac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dax to Cognac is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Dax to Cognac is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dax to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Dax to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Dax and arriving at Cognac via Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Dax and Cognac is 331 km. The road distance is 263.4 km.
The best way to get from Dax to Cognac without a car is to train via Angoulême which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Dax to Cognac, including transfers.
Dax to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dax station.
Dax to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dax station.
The best way to get from Dax to Cognac is to train via Angoulême which takes 4h 22m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Dax, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Dax to Cognac via Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dax to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 6h 40m.
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 Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dax to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Dax to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Dax to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Dax to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dax to Cognac is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Dax to Cognac.
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