There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Cognac by bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
9h 31m€56–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
11h 35m€47–86Bus, train via Irun
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
10h 14m€83–166Drive 545.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Cognaccar 545.5 km
5h 43m€87–126Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SDR - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
7h 46m€115–300Bus, train via Pons
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain Ter
9h 46m€51–90Train
- Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
13h 58m€80–172Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SDR - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
10h 12m€136–318
Santander to Cognac by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cognac is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Cognac is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bilbao Intermodal and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Cognac via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
The distance between Santander and Cognac is 583 km. The road distance is 545.5 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Cognac without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 31m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 9h 31m to get from Santander to Cognac, including transfers.
Santander to Cognac bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Cognac train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Cognac is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 13h 58m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Cognac, France?
You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bilbao Intermodal and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Cognac via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Angouleme in around 13h 58m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–260
Flights from Santander Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–360
Flights from Santander Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–190
Flights from Santander Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–390
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Pons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Cognac bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Santander to Cognac train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Cognac is 546 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Santander to Cognac.
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