The average train between Lyon and Cognac takes 9h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. 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 6:30 PM which arrives into Cognac at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at St Pierre Des Corps and take an average of 9h 42m. 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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
Lyon to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cognac station.
Book your Lyon to Cognac train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lyon and Cognac is 401.7 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cognac via St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme in around 8h 51m.