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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Cognac is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Cognac is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Cognac via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Caen to Cognac?

The distance between Caen and Cognac is 723 km. The road distance is 454.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Caen to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Cognac bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Cognac train from?

Caen to Cognac train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Cognac?

The best way to get from Caen to Cognac is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €70 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Caen to Cognac bus arrive?

Caen to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Orly Airport station.

Where does the Caen to Cognac train arrive?

Caen to Cognac train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Cognac is 454 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Caen to Cognac.

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 528+ hotels available in Cognac.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Caen and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

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

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 Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
7h 5m
€73–210
Drive 454.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Caen to Cognaccar 454.1 km
5h 29m
€69–99
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
12h 15m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain K39
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
7h 10m

Caen to Cognac by train and subway

48Weekly Services

7h 5mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722.8 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Cognac via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Paris - Orly Airport, Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 12h 15m.

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