There are 9 ways to get from Milan to Cognac by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
11h 54m€193–383Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MXP - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 13m€70–208Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
18h 50m€94–164Drive 936.7 km
- Drive from Milan to Cognaccar 936.7 km
9h 56m€147–213Train via Tours
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
12h 20m€193–383Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bordeauxbus 1922
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain Ter
23h 21m€113–189Fly Milan Linate Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
9h 51m€123–345Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MXP - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
9h 44m€99–271Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genevetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
12h€152–397
Milan to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Cognac is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 18h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Cognac is to train and fly which takes 8h 13m and costs €70 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Cognac via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
The distance between Milan and Cognac is 1346 km. The road distance is 936.7 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs €190 - €390.
It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Milan to Cognac, including transfers.
Milan to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Cognac train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Cognac is to train which takes 11h 54m and costs €190 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 18h 50m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Cognac via Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, and Angouleme in around 11h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 18h 50m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–120
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–270
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Milan to Cognac train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Cognac is 937 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Milan to Cognac.
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