What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Cognac?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Cognac is to drive which costs €120 - €180 and takes 8h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Cognac?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Cognac is to fly and train which takes 8h 13m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Cognac via Selestat, Gare de l'Est, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Alsace to Cognac?

The distance between Alsace and Cognac is 970 km. The road distance is 790.7 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Cognac without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €120 - €330.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Cognac?

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Alsace to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Cognac train from?

Alsace to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Selestat station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Cognac?

The best way to get from Alsace to Cognac is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Alsace to Cognac train arrive?

Alsace to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Cognac is 791 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Alsace to Cognac.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Cognac?

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 509+ hotels available in Cognac.

Alsace to Cognac - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Alsace to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Paris EstTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
8h 44m
€127–323
Train to Basel, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Selestat to St Louis
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
10h 5m
€78–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Angoulême
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
18h 20m
Drive 790.7 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Cognac790.7 km
8h 23m
€123–178
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
8h 13m
€88–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Scherwiller to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to AngoulemeTgv
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
9h 32m
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintes
9h 8m
€86–282
Fly Strasbourg International Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)SXB - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angouleme
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
9h 52m
€126–337

Alsace to Cognac by train, subway, and foot

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8h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 970.5 km
Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Cognac via Selestat, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dambach to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Gare, Selestat, Colmar, Colmar, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 18h 20m.

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