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

The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Chinon is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cognac to Chinon is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Cognac and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta and arriving at Statue de Rabelais via Angoulême, Gare Viaduc and Porte de Mirebeau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cognac and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Chinon via Angouleme and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Cognac to Chinon?

The distance between Cognac and Chinon is 314 km. The road distance is 210.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cognac to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Cognac to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cognac to Chinon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cognac to Chinon train from?

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

Train or bus from Cognac to Chinon?

The best way to get from Cognac to Chinon is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Cognac to Chinon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cognac to Chinon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cognac to Chinon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Chinon is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Cognac to Chinon.

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

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

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Cognac to Chinon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cognac to Chinon by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
4h 45m
€51–117
Drive 210.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cognac to Chinoncar 210.3 km
2h 47m
€33–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
2. Take the bus from Angoulême to Poitiersbus
3. Take the bus from Gare Viaduc to Porte de Mirebeaubus 110
7h 9m
Bus via Niort
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
2. Take the bus from Gare Sncf to Gare Routiere Quai 2bus 148
3. Take the bus from Gare to place du Boël les hallesbus 146
4. Take the bus from place du Boël St-Charles to Statue de Rabelaisbus 115
9h 27m

Cognac to Chinon by train

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cognac to Chinon via Angouleme and St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Statue de Rabelais via Angouleme-Gare Sncf, Angoulême, Gare Viaduc, and Porte de Mirebeau in around 7h 9m.

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