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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Cognac is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 15m.

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 50m 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 - CDG Roissypole Bus Station and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

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 6m.

How far is it from Lens to Cognac?

The distance between Lens and Cognac is 684 km. The road distance is 663 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 via Paris which takes 7h 6m and costs €95 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 via Paris which takes 7h 6m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Lens to Cognac bus arrive?

Lens to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 663 km. It takes approximately 6h 50m 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 458+ 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), 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
7h 6m
€99–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
12h 15m
€45–83
Drive 663 km
1. Drive from Lens to Cognaccar 663 km
6h 50m
€104–150
Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 18m
€76–296
Train
1. Take the train from Arras to Angoulemetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
7h 16m
€130–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
9h 33m
€109–287
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane CDG - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 43m
€139–368

Lens to Cognac by train, subway, and foot

68Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 684.4 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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 - CDG Roissypole Bus Station and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 12h 15m.

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