There are 5 ways to get from Cognac to Normandy by train, bus, train (TGV), 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, bus
best- Take the train from Cognac to La Rochelletrain L16
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus
- Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Ter
8h 53m€91–169Drive 497.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Cognac to Normandycar 497.9 km
5h 50m€79–114Train
- Take the train from Saintes to Nantestrain
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Ter
9h 9m€125–240Train, fly
- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulêmetrain
- Take the train from Angoulême to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)plane BOD - BES
- Take the train from Brest to Morlaixtrain
10h 15m€183–395Bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Villebus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Rennesbus
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Morlaixbus
12h 13m€79–129
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Normandy is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Normandy is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Morlaix via La Rochelle and Rennes - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Morlaix via Saintes, Nantes and Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Cognac and Normandy is 549 km. The road distance is 497.9 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Normandy without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 53m and costs €90 - €170.
It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Cognac to Normandy, including transfers.
Cognac to Normandy bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Cognac to Normandy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Normandy is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 12h 13m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Normandy, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Normandy via Saintes, Nantes, Rennes, and Morlaix in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cognac to Normandy via Saintes, Saintes, La Rochelle Ville, La Rochelle, Rennes, Rennes - Bus Station, and Morlaix in around 12h 13m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–480
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–550
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Brest Bretagne Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Cognac to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Cognac to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angoulême to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Brest to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Rennes to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Angoulême to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Brest to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from La Rochelle to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Morlaix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Cognac to Normandy bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Cognac to Normandy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Normandy is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Cognac to Normandy.
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