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There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Cognac by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    best
    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 22m
    €77–278

  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
    €67–111

  3. 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
    12h 25m
    €143–222

  4. Drive  799.7 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Cognaccar car 799.7 km
    8h
    €147–212

  5. 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 11m
    €87–336

  6. Fly to San Sebastián Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane MAD - EAS
    2. Take the train from Hendaye 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 21m
    €130–426

  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 52m
    €111–344

  8. Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Angoulêmebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus bus 160
    14h 40m
    €71–111

Madrid to Cognac by train and foot

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration12h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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 12h 25m. 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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