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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Cognac is to fly and train which costs €60 - €210 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Cognac is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Geneve and arriving at Cognac via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Geneva to Cognac?

The distance between Geneva and Cognac is 1014 km. The road distance is 626 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €140 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Geneva to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Cognac bus from?

Geneva to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Cognac train from?

Geneva to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Geneve station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Cognac?

The best way to get from Geneva to Cognac is to train which takes 8h 32m and costs €140 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Geneva to Cognac bus arrive?

Geneva to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Geneva to Cognac train arrive?

Geneva to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Cognac is 626 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Geneva to Cognac.

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 528+ hotels available in Cognac.

Geneva to Cognac - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Geneva to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Geneve to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
8h 32m
€149–481
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
5h 39m
€62–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
14h 10m
Drive 626 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Cognaccar 626 km
6h 44m
€107–154
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
8h 50m
€131–311
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
12h 55m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Brive-la-Gaillardebus
2. Take the train from Brive La Gaillarde to Perigueuxtrain Ter
3. Take the bus from LR PERIGUEUX-Gare SNCF(1) to LR ANGOULEME-Gare SNCFbus 310
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
15h 38m
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
7h
€63–203

Geneva to Cognac by train

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8h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,014.4 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Geneve to Cognac via Marne La Vallee Chessy and Angouleme in around 8h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 14h 10m.

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