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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Cognac is to drive which costs €100 - €160 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Cognac is to drive which takes 7h 52m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Paris and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Cognac via Lille Flandres, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from Calais to Cognac?

The distance between Calais and Cognac is 814 km. The road distance is 709.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €100 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Calais to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Cognac bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Calais to Cognac train from?

Calais to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Cognac?

The best way to get from Calais to Cognac is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €100 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY), which costs and takes 12h 42m.

Where does the Calais to Cognac bus arrive?

Calais to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Calais to Cognac train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Calais to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Cognac is 709 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Calais to Cognac.

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

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Calais to Cognac - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Calais 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 Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris NordTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
8h 37m
€103–289
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LIL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
9h 17m
€102–290
Bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris700
2. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to Angoulême - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
12h 42m
Drive 709.2 km
1. Drive from Calais to Cognac709.2 km
7h 52m
€109–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to AmiensTer
2. Take the train from Amiens to Paris NordTer
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
10h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris700
2. Take the bus from Paris to Angoulême
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
12h 50m
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)CDG - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
9h 42m
€162–410
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LIL - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
11h 13m
€175–326

Calais to Cognac by train, subway, and foot

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8h 37mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 813.6 km
Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Cognac via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Paris, Bercy, Aéroport d'Orly, Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 12h 42m.

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