There are 6 ways to get from Lens 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- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
7h 6m€73–252Bus
- Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Angoulêmebus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
12h 40mDrive 663 km
- Drive from Lens to Cognaccar 663 km
6h 50m€99–143Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 39m€86–271Train, bus
- Take the train from Arras to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
7h 51mTrain to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
- Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
9h 4m€149–388
Lens to Cognac by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Cognac is to drive which costs €95 - €150 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Cognac is to drive which takes 6h 50m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lens to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Cognac via Arras, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Lens and Cognac is 684 km. The road distance is 663 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €70 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Lens to Cognac, including transfers.
Lens to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Lens to Cognac is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €70 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 40m.
What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Lens to Cognac via Arras, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 12h 40m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–170
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–190
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arras to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €100–140
- 1st Class
- €140–180
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- 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 Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–50
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–75
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lens to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Lens to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Cognac is 663 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from Lens to Cognac.
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