There are 8 ways to get from Sanremo to Cognac by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
best- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane NCE - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 22m€98–257Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sanremo to Nice Airportbus
- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
18h 10m€76–136Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
14h 4m€243–546Train, bus
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustintrain C3
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain Ter
18h 3m€102–193Drive 881.9 km
- Drive from Sanremo to Cognaccar 881.9 km
10h 37m€139–201Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Vartrain
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane NCE - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
10h 3m€127–330Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
11h 4m€132–370Train
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
- Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
15h€183–416
Sanremo to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanremo to Cognac is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Sanremo to Cognac is to train and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs €95 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanremo to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Nice Airport, Bordeaux and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanremo to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Sanremo and arriving at Cognac via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, Marne La Vallee Chessy and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 4m.
The distance between Sanremo and Cognac is 899 km. The road distance is 881.9 km.
The best way to get from Sanremo to Cognac without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 14h 4m and costs €240 - €550.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Sanremo to Cognac, including transfers.
Sanremo to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sanremo station.
Sanremo to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.
The best way to get from Sanremo to Cognac is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 14h 4m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 10m.
What companies run services between Sanremo, Italy and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Sanremo to Cognac via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles, Marne La Vallee Chessy, and Angouleme in around 14h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanremo to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Nice Airport, Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 18h 10m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–220
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–180
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Nice Saint-Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
Train from Ventimiglia to Saint-Laurent-du-Var
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- ZOU!
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Sanremo to Nice Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Sanremo to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.
Sanremo to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanremo to Cognac is 882 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Sanremo to Cognac.
There are 591+ hotels available in Cognac.






