There are 5 ways to get from Avranches to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Avranches to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
8h€101–438Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avranches to Nantesbus 712
- Take the bus from Nantes to La Rochellebus 701
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus
9h 45m€39–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Avranches to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Royanbus
- Take the train from Royan to Cognactrain Ter
9h 11m€53–88Drive 408.8 km
- Drive from Avranches to Cognaccar 408.8 km
4h 44m€62–89Train
- Take the train from Avranches to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 23m€63–299
Avranches to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avranches to Cognac is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Avranches to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Avranches to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Avranches and arriving at Cognac via Nantes, La Rochelle Ville and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Avranches to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Avranches and arriving at Cognac via Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Avranches and Cognac is 937 km. The road distance is 408.8 km.
The best way to get from Avranches to Cognac without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h and costs €100 - €440.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Avranches to Cognac, including transfers.
Avranches to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avranches station.
Avranches to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avranches station.
The best way to get from Avranches to Cognac is to train via Paris which takes 8h and costs €100 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 9h 45m.
What companies run services between Avranches, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Avranches to Cognac via Rennes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avranches to Cognac via Nantes, La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, and Saintes in around 9h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Royan to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- Rail 1st Class
- €16–24
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Avranches to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Avranches to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Avranches to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Avranches to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Avranches to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avranches to Cognac is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Avranches to Cognac.
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