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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Cognac is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Cognac is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux Saint-Jean and arriving at Cognac via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Cognac?

The distance between Bordeaux and Cognac is 148 km. The road distance is 112.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €16 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Bordeaux to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Cognac bus from?

Bordeaux to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Cognac train from?

Bordeaux to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.

Train or bus from Bordeaux to Cognac?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Cognac is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs €16 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Cognac bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Angoulême station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Cognac train arrive?

Bordeaux to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Cognac is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Bordeaux to Cognac.

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 513+ hotels available in Cognac.

Bordeaux to Cognac - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bordeaux to Cognac by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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 Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes591A / ...
2h 48m
€16–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to AngoulêmeFlixBus S703
2. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
3h 45m
Drive 112.1 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Cognac112.1 km
1h 35m
€18–25
Train via Angoulême
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to AngoulemeTgv
2. Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
2h 48m
€26–59

Bordeaux to Cognac by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.8 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Cognac, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes every 2 hours. Tickets cost €12–23 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Angoulême and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 3h 45m.

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