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

The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Châteauroux is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cognac to Châteauroux is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Cognac and Châteauroux?

No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta and arriving at Chateauroux Gare Routiere via Angouleme and Poitiers Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Cognac and Châteauroux?

No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Châteauroux. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Chateauroux via Angouleme, St Pierre Des Corps and Vierzon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Cognac to Châteauroux?

The distance between Cognac and Châteauroux is 283 km. The road distance is 248 km.

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

The best way to get from Cognac to Châteauroux without a car is to bus and train via Poitiers which takes 6h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Cognac to Châteauroux, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cognac to Châteauroux bus from?

Cognac to Châteauroux bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, depart from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta station.

Where do I catch the Cognac to Châteauroux train from?

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

Train or bus from Cognac to Châteauroux?

The best way to get from Cognac to Châteauroux is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €60 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Cognac to Châteauroux bus arrive?

Cognac to Châteauroux bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at Angouleme-Gare Sncf station.

Where does the Cognac to Châteauroux train arrive?

Cognac to Châteauroux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.

Can I drive from Cognac to Châteauroux?

Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Châteauroux is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Cognac to Châteauroux.

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

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Where can I stay near Châteauroux?

There are 390+ hotels available in Châteauroux.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cognac to Châteauroux by bus, train, train (TGV), 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 via Poitiers
best
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncf160
2. Take the train from Angouleme to PoitiersTgv
3. Take the bus from Pôle multimodal to Gare Routière433
6h
Drive 248 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cognac to Châteauroux248 km
2h 52m
€39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Cognac to AngoulemeTer
2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Vierzon VilleTer
4. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to ChateaurouxTer
6h 17m
€60–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncf160
2. Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars180
3. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to ChateaurouxTer
6h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncf160
2. Take the bus from Angouleme to Poitiers
3. Take the bus from Poitiers Gare Routiere to Chateauroux Gare Routiere
8h 14m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cognac to Châteauroux.

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Distance: 283.1 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Cognac, France and Châteauroux, France?

You can take a train from Cognac to Chateauroux via Angouleme, St Pierre Des Corps, and Vierzon Ville in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Chateauroux Gare Routiere via Angouleme-Gare Sncf, Angouleme, Poitiers, and Poitiers Gare Routiere in around 8h 14m.

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How to get fromCognac to Châteaurouxby bus, train, train (TGV) or car

There are 5 ways to get from Cognac to Châteauroux by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

Bus, train via Poitiers

Drive 248 km

Train

Bus, train