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

The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Geneva is to train and fly which costs SFr 55 - SFr 210 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cognac to Geneva is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

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 15h.

How far is it from Cognac to Geneva?

The distance between Cognac and Geneva is 984 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 which takes 8h 39m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m 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.

Train or bus from Cognac to Geneva?

The best way to get from Cognac to Geneva is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h.

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.

Can I drive from Cognac to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Geneva is 628 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Cognac to Geneva.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Geneva.

Cognac to Geneva - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
best
1. Take the train from Cognac to AngoulemeTer
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to GeneveTgv
8h 39m
CHF 79–340
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angouleme
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BOD - GVA
6h 45m
CHF 56–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncf160
2. Take the bus from Angoulême - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Station
15h
Drive 628.3 km
1. Drive from Cognac to Geneva628.3 km
6h 36m
CHF 100–145
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncf160
2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
3. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part DieuTer
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
12h 14m
Bus via Clermont-Ferrand
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 bus from Terminal Cars to Mnt aux Morts AB204
4. Take the bus from Mnt aux Morts AB to Ch.deCommerce Retour259
5. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon706 / ...
6. Take the bus from Lyon to Geneva106 / ...
16h 53m
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NTE - GVA
8h
CHF 57–201
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angouleme
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
3. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
9h 18m
CHF 93–313
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cognac to La Rochelle Ville
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LRH - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
8h 7m
CHF 93–408

Cognac to Geneva by train and bus

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Distance: 984.5 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a train from Cognac to Geneve via Angouleme, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon - Van Gogh, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 39m. 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 15h.

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