There are 4 ways to get from Cognac to Rennes by train (TGV), train, bus, 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 Saintes to Nantestrain 591A / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter / ...
6h 17m€45–105Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Cognac to Rocheforttrain Ter
- Take the bus from Rochefort to Nantesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes to Rennesbus 712 / ...
7h 27m€24–43Drive 332.7 km
- Drive from Cognac to Rennescar 332.7 km
3h 53m€51–73Bus
- Take the bus from Cognac to Royanbus
- Take the bus from Royan to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
8h 21m€38–60
Cognac to Rennes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Rennes is to train and bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Rennes is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via Royan and Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Rennes via Saintes and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Cognac and Rennes is 427 km. The road distance is 332.7 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cognac to Rennes, including transfers.
Cognac to Rennes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Cognac station.
Cognac to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Rennes is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to Rennes via Saintes and Nantes in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cognac to Rennes - Bus Station via Royan and Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles in around 8h 21m.
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 Saintes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- 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 Rochefort
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €12–18
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–26
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rochefort to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Nantes to Rennes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Cognac to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Royan to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Rennes - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Cognac to Rennes bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Royan station.
Cognac to Rennes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Rennes is 333 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Cognac to Rennes.
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