There are 4 ways to get from Laval to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Tours
best- 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
5h 38m€78–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus
9h 40m€47–83Drive 313.3 km
- Drive from Laval to Cognaccar 313.3 km
4h 11m€49–71Train
- Take the train from Laval to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
6h 23m€76–155
Laval to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laval to Cognac is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Laval to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Laval to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Saintes via Rennes and La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Laval to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Laval and arriving at Cognac via Angers St Laud, St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Laval and Cognac is 471 km. The road distance is 313.3 km.
The best way to get from Laval to Cognac without a car is to train via Tours which takes 5h 38m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 Tours which takes 5h 38m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Laval, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Laval to Cognac via Angers St Laud, St Pierre Des Corps, and Angouleme in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Laval to Cognac via Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, Saintes, and Saintes in around 9h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Laval to Angers St Laud
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angers St Laud to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Laval to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angers St Laud to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Laval to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
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 Angers St Laud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laval to Cognac is 313 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Laval to Cognac.
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