There are 7 ways to get from Cognac to Santander by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)
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 via Saint-Jean-de-Luz
best- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to St Jean De Luz Cibouretrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
9h 45m€86–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Angouleme-Gare Sncfbus 160
- Take the bus from Angoulême to Bordeauxbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
11h 5m€46–72Train, bus
- Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus FlixBus 783
9h 51m€61–103Drive 548 km
- Drive from Cognac to Santandercar 548 km
5h 40m€89–129Train, fly
- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BOD - SDR
9h 4m€119–317Train, bus #2
- Take the train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus FlixBus 783
10h 1m€54–86Train
- Take the train from Cognac to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Hendayetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Amara-Donostia to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain E1
- Take the train from Bilbao to Santandertrain
13h 12m€89–151
Cognac to Santander by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to Santander is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to Santander is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Angoulême and Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to Santander. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at Santander via Angouleme, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia and Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
The distance between Cognac and Santander is 617 km. The road distance is 548 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Saint-Jean-de-Luz which takes 9h 45m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 9h 45m to get from Cognac to Santander, including transfers.
Cognac to Santander bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, depart from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta station.
Cognac to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cognac station.
The best way to get from Cognac to Santander is to bus which takes 11h 5m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 13h 12m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and Santander, Spain?
You can take a bus from Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Angouleme-Gare Sncf, Angoulême, and Bordeaux in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cognac to Santander via Angouleme, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 13h 12m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–390
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Santander Airport via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cognac to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cognac to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Pons to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cognac to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Cognac to Santander bus services, operated by Charente - Réseau Interurbain 16, arrive at Angouleme-Gare Sncf station.
Cognac to Santander train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to Santander is 548 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Cognac to Santander.
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