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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Cognac is to drive which costs €100 - €150 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Cognac is to drive which takes 6h 53m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Cognac?

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 and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Cognac?

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 7m.

How far is it from Lens to Cognac?

The distance between Lens and Cognac is 685 km. The road distance is 657 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €80 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Lens to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Cognac bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Cognac train from?

Lens to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Cognac?

The best way to get from Lens to Cognac is to train which takes 7h 7m and costs €80 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 35m.

Where does the Lens to Cognac bus arrive?

Lens to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Lens to Cognac train arrive?

Lens to Cognac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Cognac is 657 km. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from Lens to Cognac.

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 515+ hotels available in Cognac.

Lens to Cognac - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lens to Cognac by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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 Arras to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
7h 7m
€82–252
Train, bus via Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to Angoulême - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
11h 15m
Drive 657 km
1. Drive from Lens to Cognac657 km
6h 53m
€102–147
Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LIL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
8h 56m
€90–324
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arras to AngoulemeTgv
2. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
7h 48m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lens to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)781
2. Take the bus from Paris to Angoulême
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
12h 35m
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
9h 9m
€144–421

Lens to Cognac by train, subway, and foot

48Weekly Services

7h 7mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 684.7 km
Duration: 7h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 12h 35m.

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