There are 7 ways to get from Lens to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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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 20m€106–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
12h 15m€52–90Drive 662.8 km
- Drive from Lens to Cognaccar 662.8 km
6h 45m€105–151Fly 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 44m€72–355Train, bus
- Take the train from Arras to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
7h 32m€126–209Train, bus via Tours
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
9h 31m€114–245Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Arras 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
8h 59m€146–379
Lens to Cognac by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lens to Cognac is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lens to Cognac is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs €100 - €160.
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 - CDG Roissypole Bus Station and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
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 20m.
The distance between Lens and Cognac is 684 km. The road distance is 662.8 km.
The best way to get from Lens to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €100 - €230.
It takes approximately 7h 20m 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 20m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 15m.
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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 12h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €120–200
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Flixbus
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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 45m to drive from Lens to Cognac.
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