There are 4 ways to get from La Rochelle to Cognac by train, bus, 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 La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Saintes to Cognactrain Ter
2h 1m€19–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Cognac100.8 km
1h 31m€4–8Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus Autocar
2h 27m€20–28Drive 99.3 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Cognaccar 99.3 km
1h 19m€19–27
La Rochelle to Cognac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Cognac is to rideshare which costs €4 - €8 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Cognac is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Cognac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Saintes via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Cognac. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Cognac via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Cognac is 100 km. The road distance is 99.3 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from La Rochelle to Cognac, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Cognac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
La Rochelle to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Cognac is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Cognac via Saintes in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Cognac bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saintes station.
La Rochelle to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Cognac is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from La Rochelle to Cognac.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Cognac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.