There are 5 ways to get from Rennes to Cognac by train, bus, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
5h 54m€70–143Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rennes to Cognac323.9 km
4h 31m€22Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus Autocar
7h 30m€40–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rennes to Nantesbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
5h 57m€53–111Drive 323.9 km
- Drive from Rennes to Cognaccar 323.9 km
4h 6m€51–73
Rennes to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Cognac is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Saintes via La Rochelle Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Cognac via Nantes and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Rennes and Cognac is 427 km. The road distance is 323.9 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Rennes to Cognac, including transfers.
Rennes to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Cognac is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Cognac via Nantes and Saintes in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Cognac via La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, Saintes, and Saintes in around 7h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rennes to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Rennes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Cognac is 324 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Rennes to Cognac.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Cognac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.