There are 2 ways to get from Nantes to Cognac by train or car
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Nantes to Cognac by train
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The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Cognac is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Cognac is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Cognac via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Nantes and Cognac is 278 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Nantes to Cognac, including transfers.
Nantes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Cognac is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Nantes to Cognac.
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What companies run services between Nantes, France and Cognac, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nantes to Saintes every 3 hours. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
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 Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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