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

The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cognac to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 37m and costs €80 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Cognac and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Angoulême - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Cognac and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Cognac to Lyon?

The distance between Cognac and Lyon is 730 km. The road distance is 478.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cognac to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Cognac to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cognac to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cognac to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Cognac to Lyon?

The best way to get from Cognac to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 36m.

Where does the Cognac to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cognac to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cognac to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Lyon is 479 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Cognac to Lyon.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Cognac to Lyon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Angoulemetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Angouleme to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
8h 45m
€102–278
Bus
cheapest
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 Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
11h 36m
€44–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cognac to Rocheforttrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Rochefort to Lyonbus N746
11h 17m
€56–111
Drive 478.8 km
1. Drive from Cognac to Lyoncar 478.8 km
6h 9m
€74–106
Train, train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
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
5h 48m
€71–190
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
7h 30m
€85–252
Train, bus to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the bus from Angouleme - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus
3. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIG - LYS
8h 11m
€122–231
Train, train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cognac to Saintestrain
2. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain
3. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
6h 7m
€74–332
Train, train to Poitiers–Biard Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain
3. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PIS - LYS
5h 37m
€83–328

Cognac to Lyon by train

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8h 45mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.9 km
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Cognac to Lyon Part Dieu via Angouleme and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Angoulême - Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 11h 36m.

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