There are 4 ways to get from Cognac to Carnac by train, 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- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
8h 12m€71–149Bus
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 Auraybus
10h 27m€41–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Cognac to Rocheforttrain Ter
- Take the bus from Rochefort to Nantesbus
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
9h 8m€52–102Drive 366.7 km
- Drive from Cognac to Carnaccar 366.7 km
4h 8m€58–83
Cognac to Carnac by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Carnac is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Carnac is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Illertissen via Royan, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Auray via Saintes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
The distance between Cognac and Carnac is 454 km. The road distance is 366.7 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Carnac without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Cognac to Carnac, including transfers.
Cognac to Carnac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cognac station.
Cognac to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Carnac is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 27m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Illertissen via Saintes, Nantes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac to Illertissen via Royan, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 10h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Cognac to Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rochefort to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Royan to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cognac to Carnac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Royan station.
Cognac to Carnac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Carnac is 367 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Cognac to Carnac.
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