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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Cognac is to bus and train which costs €85 - €160 and takes 19h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Cognac is to drive which takes 8h 24m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

How far is it from Bern to Cognac?

The distance between Bern and Cognac is 1141 km. The road distance is 723.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs €110 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Bern to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Cognac bus from?

Bern to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Cognac?

The best way to get from Bern to Cognac is to train which takes 11h 50m and costs €110 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 30m.

Where does the Bern to Cognac bus arrive?

Bern to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Bern to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Cognac is 723 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Bern to Cognac.

Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 513+ hotels available in Cognac.

Bern to Cognac - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
11h 50m
€112–395
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to Lyon106
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefort
3. Take the train from Rochefort to CognacTer
19h 16m
€89–155
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
17h 30m
Drive 723.1 km
1. Drive from Bern to Cognac723.1 km
8h 24m
€127–183
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
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
9h 37m
€96–284
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to AngoulemeTgv
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
12h 5m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
9h 42m
€147–358
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
10h 21m
€93–256
Train, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
12h 18m
€111–278
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourg
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
11h 24m
€123–325

Bern to Cognac by train, bus, and foot

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11h 50mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,140.6 km
Duration: 11h 50m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Bern to Cognac via Geneve, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 11h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 17h 30m.

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