There are 5 ways to get from Pauillac to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, ferry, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Angoulême
best- Take the train from Pauillac to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
4h 6m€43–75Bus, ferry, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Coll. P. de Belleyme to Pointe de Gravebus
- Take the ferry from Embarcadère du Verdon to Embarcadère de Royanferry L1
- Take the train from Royan to Cognactrain Ter
5h 38m€17–42Drive 156.4 km
- Drive from Pauillac to Cognaccar 156.4 km
2h 12m€25–36Train
- Take the train from Pauillac to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
4h 32m€37–68Bus
- Take the bus from Pauillac to Bordeaux St Jeanbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
7h 5m€25–35
Pauillac to Cognac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pauillac to Cognac is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Pauillac to Cognac is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Pauillac to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Pauillac and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Pauillac to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Pauillac and arriving at Cognac via Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Pauillac and Cognac is 251 km. The road distance is 156.4 km.
The best way to get from Pauillac to Cognac without a car is to train via Angoulême which takes 4h 6m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Pauillac to Cognac, including transfers.
Pauillac to Cognac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Pauillac station.
Pauillac to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pauillac station.
The best way to get from Pauillac to Cognac is to train via Angoulême which takes 4h 6m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Pauillac, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Pauillac to Cognac via Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pauillac to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux St Jean, Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 7h 5m.
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 Pauillac to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Royan to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pauillac to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 74 34 20 00
- Website
- Citram Aquitaine
Bus from Coll. P. de Belleyme to Pointe de Grave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
- Phone
- +33 1 74 34 20 00
- Website
- Citram Aquitaine
Ferry from Embarcadère du Verdon to Embarcadère de Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–19
- Schedules at
- Citram Aquitaine
- Passenger
- €3
- Car
- €19
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Booking & Getting There
Pauillac to Cognac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Pauillac to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pauillac to Cognac is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Pauillac to Cognac.
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