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How to get fromMadrid to Cognacby plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, TGV), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Cognac by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, TGV), or car

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  1. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MAD - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train
    7h 26m
    €74–278

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus bus 160
    13h 15m
    €61–98

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1793 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain train Ter
    13h 7m
    €78–119

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Ter
    13h 20m
    €137–217

  5. Drive  799.7 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Cognaccar car 799.7 km
    8h
    €131–189

  6. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane MAD - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    9h 13m
    €86–316

  7. Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane MAD - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train
    9h 57m
    €103–344

Madrid to Cognac by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration13h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Cognac via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Saintes in around 13h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 13h 15m.

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