There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Cognac by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 51m
5 alternative options
Bus • 8h 25m
Bus via Aéroport Orly 4 • 9h 45m
Drive • 4h 45m
Fly to Bordeaux, train • 6h 40m
Fly to Nantes, train • 8h 14m
Paris to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Cognac is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Cognac is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €80 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Cognac via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Paris and Cognac is 480 km. The road distance is 481.6 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €80 - €180.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Paris to Cognac, including transfers.
Paris to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The best way to get from Paris to Cognac is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €80 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 25m.
- Distance: 480.3 km
- Duration: 3h 51m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Gare Montparnasse to Cognac via Angouleme in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Bercy to Cognac via Angoulême and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Bordeaux via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €340
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €250
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70 - €130
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €95
- 1st Class
- €95 - €130
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26 - €55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €35
- 1st Class
- €40 - €55
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75 - €160
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110 - €160
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13 - €19
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €28
- Rail 1st Class
- €29 - €45
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €65
- Rail 1st Class
- €65 - €95
Train from Bordeaux-St-Jean to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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Paris to Cognac bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta station.
Paris to Cognac train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Cognac station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Cognac is 482 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Paris to Cognac.
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