The average train between Lyon and Cognac takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Cognac. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Cognac at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Massy Tgv and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Cognac station via Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Lyon to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Cognac station.
Book your Lyon to Cognac train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Cognac is 401.7 km. The road distance is 902 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cognac via Massy Tgv and Angouleme in around 6h 46m.