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How to get fromIrun to Cognacby train (TGV), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Angoulême

    best
    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train Ter
    6h 4m
    €72–124

  2. Bus via Donostia - Maria Cristina Zubia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus bus 160
    8h 35m
    €30–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Angoulêmebus bus FlixBus S703
    2. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus bus 160
    8h 25m
    €33–47

  4. Drive  335.2 km

    1. Drive from Irun to Cognaccar car 335.2 km
    3h 26m
    €55–80

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    6h 26m
    €66–117

Irun to Cognac by train

Calendar61Weekly Trains
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 416.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Hendaye to Cognac via Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hendaye to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Angoulême and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 8h 25m.

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