The average train between Lorient and Cognac takes 10h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Lorient to Cognac. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Lorient and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lorient is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Cognac at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Nantes and take an average of 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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19h 46m • 2 changes


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17h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Lorient station and arriving at Cognac station via Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
Lorient to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lorient station.
Lorient to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Book your Lorient to Cognac train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lorient and Cognac is 325.4 km. The road distance is 467 km.
You can take a train from Lorient to Cognac via Nantes and Saintes in around 6h 43m.