There are 4 ways to get from Laval to Cognac by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Laval to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cognactrain Ter
6h 13m€54–111Drive 313.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Laval to Cognaccar 313.1 km
4h 12m€50–72Train
- Take the train from Laval to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain 591A / ...
6h 34m€68–147Train via Tours
- Take the train from Laval to Angers St Laudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Angers St Laud to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
6h 42m€69–152
Laval to Cognac by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laval to Cognac is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Laval to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from Laval to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Cognac via Nantes and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Laval and Cognac is 424 km. The road distance is 313.1 km.
The best way to get from Laval to Cognac without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 13m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Laval to Cognac, including transfers.
Laval to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laval station.
Laval to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laval to Cognac is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Laval to Cognac.
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What companies run services between Laval, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Laval to Cognac via Nantes and Saintes in around 6h 34m.
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 Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angers St Laud to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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