Rome2Rio

How to get fromSwansea to Cognacby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train

Find Transport to Cognac

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Swansea to Cognac by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train Ter
    11h 42m
    €369–609

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Angoulêmebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus bus 160
    26h 35m
    €112–192

  3. Bus via Dover

    1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus bus 160
    23h 27m
    €115–187

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Swansea to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Cognaccar car
    14h 43m
    €173–602

  5. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train
    10h 39m
    €130–347

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train Ter
    13h 27m
    €351–581

  7. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Swansea to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cognaccar car
    12h 48m
    €346–449

  8. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Bridgendtrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane CWL - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train
    12h 53m
    €154–413

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train
    12h 16m
    €179–385

  10. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane BRS - TLS
    4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angoulemetrain train
    5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train
    12h 46m
    €160–403

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train
    5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train
    11h 56m
    €198–443

  12. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BRS - CDG
    4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Angoulemetrain train
    5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train
    11h 42m
    €184–435

Swansea to Cognac by train, subway, and foot

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€369Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Swansea to Cognac.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,249.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Swansea to Cognac via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 11h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 23h 27m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There