There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Cognac by plane, train, 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.
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
5h 8m€74–253Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station 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
14h 34m€58–93Train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
8h 54m€183–320Drive 627.8 km
- Drive from Geneva to Cognaccar 627.8 km
6h 41m€113–164Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
6h 52m€93–307Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
5h 7m€104–345Train via Tours
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
9h 17m€183–315Bus, train
- Take the bus from Geneva to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1157
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain Ter
15h 1m€78–121
Geneva to Cognac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Cognac is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Geneva to Cognac is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs €100 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Cognac via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Geneva and Cognac is 750 km. The road distance is 627.8 km.
The best way to get from Geneva to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €180 - €320.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Geneva to Cognac, including transfers.
Geneva to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Geneva to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.
The best way to get from Geneva to Cognac is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 34m.
What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Geneve to Cognac via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, and Angouleme in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 14h 34m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–220
Flights from Geneva International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Massy Tgv to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- 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
Geneva to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Geneva to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Cognac is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Geneva to Cognac.
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