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

The cheapest way to get from Carnac to Cognac is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnac to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Carnac and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnac to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Illertissen and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Auray, Pied De Fond, Gare Routiere Quai 2 and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Carnac to Cognac?

The distance between Carnac and Cognac is 453 km. The road distance is 360.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Carnac to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €55 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Carnac to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnac to Cognac bus from?

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

Train or bus from Carnac to Cognac?

The best way to get from Carnac to Cognac is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Carnac to Cognac bus arrive?

Carnac to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Niort station.

Can I drive from Carnac to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnac to Cognac is 361 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Carnac to Cognac.

Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 21+ hotels available in Cognac.

Carnac to Cognac - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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
1. Take the train from Auray to NantesTer
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintes591A / ...
8h 4m
€57–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Auray to Niort761
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Gare Sncf148
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
12h 41m
Drive 360.7 km
1. Drive from Carnac to Cognac360.7 km
4h 11m
€57–81

Carnac to Cognac by bus and train

38Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.4 km
Duration: 8h 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 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Illertissen to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Auray, Pied De Fond, Gare Routiere Quai 2, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 12h 41m.

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