What is the cheapest way to get from Nantes to Cognac?

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Cognac is to bus and train which costs €25 - €45 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nantes to Cognac?

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Cognac is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Cognac via Royan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Cognac?

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 56m.

How far is it from Nantes to Cognac?

The distance between Nantes and Cognac is 278 km. The road distance is 217.6 km.

How do I travel from Nantes to Cognac without a car?

The best way to get from Nantes to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €40 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Nantes to Cognac?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Nantes to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Cognac bus from?

Nantes to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Cognac train from?

Nantes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train or bus from Nantes to Cognac?

The best way to get from Nantes to Cognac is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h.

Where does the Nantes to Cognac bus arrive?

Nantes to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Royan station.

Where does the Nantes to Cognac train arrive?

Nantes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Cognac is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Nantes to Cognac.

How do I get a train ticket from Nantes to Cognac?

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

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Nantes to Cognac - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nantes to Cognac by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain 591A / ...
3h 56m
€43–87
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Rochefortbus N723
2. Take the train from Rochefort to Cognactrain Ter
4h 52m
€25–44
Drive 217.6 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Cognaccar 217.6 km
2h 51m
€34–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Royanbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Royan to Cognacbus Autocar
6h
€30–46

Nantes to Cognac by train

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.4 km
Duration: 3h 56m

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 5 times a day. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Cognac via Royan in around 6h.

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