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

The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Geneva is to bus via Bordeaux which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 14h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cognac to Geneva is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Cognac and Geneva?

No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Angoulême - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Cognac and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Geneve via Angouleme and Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Cognac to Geneva?

The distance between Cognac and Geneva is 1014 km. The road distance is 628.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cognac to Geneva without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 8h 29m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Cognac to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cognac to Geneva bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cognac to Geneva train from?

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

Train or bus from Cognac to Geneva?

The best way to get from Cognac to Geneva is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 8h 29m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Cognac to Geneva bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cognac to Geneva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cognac to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Geneva is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Cognac to Geneva.

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

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Cognac to Geneva - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cognac to Geneva 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 Lagny-sur-Marne
best
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Genevetrain Tgv
8h 29m
CHF 173–326
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
2. Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Genevabus
14h 50m
CHF 49–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
2. Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
14h 25m
CHF 54–102
Drive 628.3 km
1. Drive from Cognac to Genevacar 628.3 km
6h 40m
CHF 100–144
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
6h 15m
CHF 62–198
Train
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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
11h 45m
CHF 132–301
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NTE - GVA
7h 54m
CHF 75–266
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
8h 52m
CHF 95–237

Cognac to Geneva by train

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8h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,014 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Cognac, France and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cognac to Geneve via Angouleme and Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Geneva - Bus Station via Angoulême - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 14h 25m.

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