There are 3 ways to get from Carnac to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, 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 Auray to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
7h 48m€71–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Auray to Nantesbus 761
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus
- Take the bus from Royan to Cognacbus
11h 4m€33–60Drive 357.3 km
- Drive from Carnac to Cognaccar 357.3 km
4h 19m€57–83
Carnac to Cognac by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carnac to Cognac is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carnac to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnac to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Illertissen and arriving at Cognac via Auray, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, La Rochelle - Bus Station and Royan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Carnac to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Auray and arriving at Cognac via Nantes and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Carnac and Cognac is 453 km. The road distance is 357.3 km.
The best way to get from Carnac to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Carnac to Cognac, including transfers.
Carnac to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Auray station.
Carnac to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Auray station.
The best way to get from Carnac to Cognac is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 11h 4m.
What companies run services between Carnac, Bretagne, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a bus from Illertissen to Cognac via Gare Routière, Auray, Nantes, and Saintes in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Illertissen to Cognac via Gare Routière, Auray, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Royan in around 11h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Auray to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
Bus from Royan to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Carnac to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Carnac to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnac to Cognac is 357 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Carnac to Cognac.
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