There are 3 ways to get from Challans to Cognac by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus E500
- Take the train from La Roche Sur Yon to Saintestrain Intercités / ...
4h 42m€38–68Bus, train via Rochefort
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus
- Take the bus from La Roche sur Yon to Rochefortbus
- Take the train from Rochefort to Saintestrain Ter
5h 48m€24–40Drive 206.3 km
- Drive from Challans to Cognaccar 206.3 km
2h 46m€33–48
Challans to Cognac by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Cognac is to bus and train via Rochefort which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Cognac is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €50.
The distance between Challans and Cognac is 243 km. The road distance is 206.3 km.
The best way to get from Challans to Cognac without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 42m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Challans to Cognac, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Cognac is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Challans to Cognac.
There are 566+ hotels available in Cognac.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Cognac, France?
There is no direct connection from Challans to Cognac. However, you can take the bus to Pem-Sncf, walk to La Roche Sur Yon, take the train to Saintes, then take the train to Cognac. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Challans to Cognac via La Roche sur Yon, Rochefort, Rochefort, and Saintes in around 5h 48m.
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 La Roche Sur Yon to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rochefort to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 02 51 44 76 10
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Roche sur Yon to Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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