There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Malo to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, 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 Paris
best- Take the train from St Malo to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
6h 49m€173–275Drive 393.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Saint-Malo to Cognaccar 393.3 km
4h 47m€74–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from Médiathèque to Gare routièrebus 507
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
9h 30mTrain
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 52m€116–187Bus
- Take the bus from Médiathèque to Gare routièrebus 507
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus
- Take the bus from Royan to Cognacbus
11h 1m
Saint-Malo to Cognac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Malo to Cognac is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Malo to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Malo to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Médiathèque and arriving at Cognac via Rennes, La Rochelle - Bus Station and Royan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Malo to Cognac. However, there are services departing from St Malo and arriving at Cognac via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Saint-Malo and Cognac is 920 km. The road distance is 393.3 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Cognac without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 49m and costs €170 - €280.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Saint-Malo to Cognac, including transfers.
Saint-Malo to Cognac bus services, operated by BreizhGo, depart from Médiathèque station.
Saint-Malo to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Malo station.
The best way to get from Saint-Malo to Cognac is to train via Paris which takes 6h 49m and costs €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 1m.
What companies run services between Saint-Malo, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from St Malo to Cognac via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Médiathèque to Cognac via Rennes, La Rochelle, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Royan in around 11h 1m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Malo to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Malo to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Malo to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 02 99 300 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- BreizhGo
Bus from Médiathèque to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
Bus from Médiathèque to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- BreizhGo
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
Bus from Royan to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Saint-Malo to Cognac bus services, operated by BreizhGo, arrive at Gare routière station.
Saint-Malo to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Malo to Cognac is 393 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Saint-Malo to Cognac.
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