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How to get fromRennes to Cognacby bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Rennes to Cognac by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cognactrain train Ter
    5h 55m
    €35–62

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Rennes to Cognacrideshare rideshare 323.9 km
    4h 31m
    €22

  3. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Le Manstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Le Mans to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train Ter
    7h 2m
    €89–157

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train 591A / ...
    7h 19m
    €90–159

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Royan to Cognacbus bus
    8h 5m
    €33–59

  6. Drive  323.9 km

    1. Drive from Rennes to Cognaccar car 323.9 km
    4h 6m
    €52–75

Rennes to Cognac by bus, foot, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Rennes to Cognac via Le Mans, St Pierre Des Corps, and Angouleme in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Cognac via La Rochelle, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Royan in around 8h 5m.

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