There are 5 ways to get from Cognac to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, or car
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- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain Tgv
2h 7m€23–63Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cognac to Poitiers131.9 km
2h 4m€6–12Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
- Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain Tgv
2h 38mBus
- Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
- Take the bus from Angoulême to Poitiersbus 1733
3h 30mDrive 132.8 km
- Drive from Cognac to Poitierscar 132.8 km
1h 55m€21–29
Cognac to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €6 - €12 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Poitiers is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs €20 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta and arriving at Poitiers via Angoulême. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Poitiers via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Cognac and Poitiers is 163 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €23 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Cognac to Poitiers, including transfers.
Cognac to Poitiers bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, depart from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta station.
Cognac to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cognac station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Poitiers is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs €23 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Poitiers via Angouleme in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Poitiers via Angouleme-Gare Sncf and Angoulême in around 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Cognac to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Angouleme to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €19–28
- Rail 1st Class
- €29–45
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angouleme to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Angoulême to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Cognac to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cognac to Poitiers bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at Angouleme-Gare Sncf station.
Cognac to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Poitiers is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Cognac to Poitiers.
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