There are 5 ways to get from Laval to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Paris
best- Take the train from Laval to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
6h 29m€134–230Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Pont Vieux to Gare de Angersbus 101
- Take the bus from Angers to Rochefortbus
- Take the train from Rochefort to Cognactrain Ter
8h 56m€37–58Drive 313.1 km
- Drive from Laval to Cognaccar 313.1 km
4h 12m€51–73Train
- Take the train from Laval to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain 591A / ...
6h 39m€77–138Bus
- Take the bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus
- Take the bus from Royan to Cognacbus
10h€38–81
Laval to Cognac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laval to Cognac is to bus and train which costs €35 - €60 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Laval to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Laval to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Cognac via Rennes, La Rochelle - Bus Station and Royan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Laval to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Cognac via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Laval and Cognac is 773 km. The road distance is 313.1 km.
The best way to get from Laval to Cognac without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 29m and costs €130 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Laval to Cognac, including transfers.
Laval to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Laval station.
Laval to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Laval station.
The best way to get from Laval to Cognac is to train via Paris which takes 6h 29m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Laval, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Laval to Cognac via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laval to Cognac via Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, La Rochelle, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Royan in around 10h.
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 Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rochefort to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Laval to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 02 43 67 22 50
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aléop en Mayenne
Bus from Pont Vieux to Gare de Angers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Aléop en Mayenne
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Angers to Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
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Booking & Getting There
Laval to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rennes - Bus Station.
Laval to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 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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