There are 4 ways to get from Bourges 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
best- Take the train from Bourges to St Pierre Des CorpsTer
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to AngoulemeTgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
5h 33m€54–139Drive 312.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Bourges to Cognac312.4 km
3h 58m€49–70Bus, train
- Take the bus from Prado to Gare RoutièreV
- Take the train from Chateauroux to Limoges BenedictinsTer
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf180
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
9h 7mBus
- Take the bus from Bourges to Tours724
- Take the bus from Tours to Angoulême
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
9h 10m
Bourges to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bourges to Cognac is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bourges to Cognac is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bourges to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Tours and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bourges to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Cognac via St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Bourges and Cognac is 404 km. The road distance is 312.4 km.
The best way to get from Bourges to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €50 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Bourges to Cognac, including transfers.
Bourges to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bourges station.
Bourges to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bourges station.
The best way to get from Bourges to Cognac is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Bourges, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Bourges to Cognac via St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bourges to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Tours, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 9h 10m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
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 Bourges to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–80
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 Chateauroux to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 806 70 33 33
- Website
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
Bus from Prado to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- remi-centrevaldeloire.fr
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bourges to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Tours to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bourges to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.
Bourges to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bourges to Cognac is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Bourges to Cognac.
Book your Bourges to Cognac train tickets online with Omio.
There are 519+ hotels available in Cognac.

















