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There are 5 ways to get from Brest to Cognac by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brest to NantestrainTer
    2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain591A / ...
    8h 20m
    €83–118

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brest to Auraybus
    2. Take the bus from Auray to Nantesbus761
    3. Take the bus from Nantes to Rochefortbus
    4. Take the train from Rochefort to CognactrainTer
    11h 7m
    €54–87

  3. Drive 514.7 km

    1. Drive from Brest to Cognaccar514.7 km
    5h 45m
    €80–115

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)planeBES - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
    3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
    9h 46m
    €171–344

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus160
    14h 15m

Brest to Cognac by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€83Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brest, France and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Brest to Cognac via Nantes and Saintes in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 14h 15m.

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