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

The cheapest way to get from Luthern to Cognac is to bus which costs €70 - €140 and takes 20h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luthern to Cognac is to train and fly which takes 9h 7m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Luthern and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Luthern to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Zurich Bus Station, Bordeaux and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Luthern and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Cognac via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Luthern to Cognac?

The distance between Luthern and Cognac is 1212 km. The road distance is 805.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Luthern to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 11h 37m to get from Luthern to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Cognac bus from?

Luthern to Cognac bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Luthern to Cognac train from?

Luthern to Cognac train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Luthern to Cognac?

The best way to get from Luthern to Cognac is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs €230 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €140 and takes 20h 45m.

Where does the Luthern to Cognac bus arrive?

Luthern to Cognac bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Luthern to Cognac train arrive?

Luthern to Cognac train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Luthern to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Luthern to Cognac is 806 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Luthern to Cognac.

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

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Luthern to Cognac - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Luthern to Cognac by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
11h 37m
€230–522
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bordeauxbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
20h 45m
€73–131
Drive 805.9 km
1. Drive from Luthern to Cognaccar 805.9 km
9h 38m
€142–204
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
9h 7m
€125–347
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain N7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
21h
€89–193
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
9h 21m
€98–379
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
11h 7m
€155–497
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
11h 4m
€117–488
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MXP - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
11h 56m
€120–401

Luthern to Cognac by train

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11h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,211.8 km
Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Luthern, Switzerland and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Luzern to Cognac via Basel SBB, Offenburg Bahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Angouleme in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lucerne Landenbergstrasse to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Zurich Bus Station, Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 20h 45m.

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