There are 4 ways to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
4h 34m€39–81Drive 173.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognaccar 173.1 km
2h 50m€27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare de Luçonbus 550
- Take the train from Lucon to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
5h 57m€33–67Bus
- Take the bus from La Roche sur Yon to Rochefortbus N723
- Take the bus from Rochefort to Saintesbus Autocar
7h 2m€30–49
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Les Sables D'olonne and arriving at Saintes via La Roche sur Yon and Rochefort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Les Sables D'olonne and arriving at Cognac via La Roche Sur Yon and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Les Sables-d'Olonne and Cognac is 239 km. The road distance is 173.1 km.
The best way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac, including transfers.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Roche sur Yon station.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Roche Sur Yon station.
The best way to get from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Les Sables-d'Olonne, France and Cognac, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from La Roche Sur Yon to Saintes every 2 hours. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Les Sables D'olonne to Cognac via La Roche Sur Yon, La Roche sur Yon, Rochefort, Saintes, and Saintes in around 7h 2m.
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 La Roche Sur Yon to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lucon to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Gare de Luçon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Roche sur Yon to Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rochefort to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rochefort station.
Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Les Sables-d'Olonne to Cognac.
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