There are 4 ways to get from Challans to Cognac by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Gare de Challans to Pem-Sncfbus E500
- Take the train from La Roche-sur-Yon to Saintestrain 591A / ...
5h 1m€35–69Bus, 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 Cognactrain Ter
5h 43m€23–41Drive 206.3 km
- Drive from Challans to Cognaccar 206.3 km
2h 46m€33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Challans to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Royanbus
- Take the bus from Royan to Cognacbus
7h 55m€40–61
Challans to Cognac by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Challans to Cognac is to bus and train via Rochefort which costs €22 - €45 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Challans to Cognac is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Challans to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Challans and arriving at Cognac via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Royan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
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 5h 1m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Challans to Cognac, including transfers.
Challans to Cognac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Challans station.
Challans to Cognac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Challans to Cognac is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Challans to Cognac.
There are 588+ hotels available in Cognac.
What companies run services between Challans, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a bus from Challans to Cognac via Nantes, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, and Royan in around 7h 55m.
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 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rochefort to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- 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
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