There are 5 ways to get from Cognac to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 43m€111–250Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cognac to Royanbus
- Take the bus from Royan to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Stationbus
11h 16m€48–91Drive 453.7 km
- Drive from Cognac to Caencar 453.7 km
5h 30m€70–101Train, fly
- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane BOD - CFR
8h 9m€200–411Train
- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caentrain Ter
6h 50m€78–182
Cognac to Caen by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Caen is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Caen is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Royan and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Caen. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Caen via Angouleme, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Cognac and Caen is 723 km. The road distance is 453.7 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Caen without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Cognac to Caen, including transfers.
Cognac to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cognac station.
Cognac to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cognac station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Caen is to train via Paris which takes 6h 43m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Caen via Angouleme, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac to Caen - Bus Station via Royan and Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub in around 11h 16m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–490
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Calvi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–650
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €110–310
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Cognac to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Cognac to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Royan to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Cognac to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Royan station.
Cognac to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Caen is 454 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Cognac to Caen.
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