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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg to Cognac is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg to Cognac is to drive which takes 6h 28m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Cognac via Saint-Lazare, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Cherbourg to Cognac?

The distance between Cherbourg and Cognac is 855 km. The road distance is 528 km.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs €85 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Cherbourg to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cherbourg to Cognac train from?

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

Where does the Cherbourg to Cognac train arrive?

Cherbourg to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Cherbourg to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Cherbourg to Cognac is 528 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Cherbourg to Cognac.

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 513+ hotels available in Cognac.

Cherbourg to Cognac - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
8h 13m
€86–246
Drive 528 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cherbourg to Cognac528 km
6h 28m
€82–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routiere
2. Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to CognacTer
10h
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caen
2. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)CFR - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
10h 39m
€165–395
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaenTer
2. Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-CorpsK39
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to AngoulemeTgv
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
9h 22m

Cherbourg to Cognac by train and subway

48Weekly Services

8h 13mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 854.6 km
Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Cognac via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 8h 13m.

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