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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Cognac is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Cognac is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Cognac via St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Lyon to Cognac?

The distance between Lyon and Cognac is 730 km. The road distance is 477.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Lyon to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cognac bus from?

Lyon to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Cognac train from?

Lyon to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Cognac?

The best way to get from Lyon to Cognac is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Cognac bus arrive?

Lyon to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where does the Lyon to Cognac train arrive?

Lyon to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Cognac is 478 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Lyon to Cognac.

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
8h 51m
€107–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
11h 50m
€46–84
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefortbus N746
2. Take the train from Rochefort to Cognactrain Ter
11h 22m
€58–110
Drive 477.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Cognaccar 477.5 km
6h 7m
€74–106
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
7h 8m
€74–196
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
8h 23m
€85–252
Fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane LYS - LIG
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncfbus
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 57m
€122–232
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
7h 3m
€74–332
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LYS - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angoulemetrain
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 52m
€108–292

Lyon to Cognac by train

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8h 51mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 729.9 km
Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Cognac via St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 11h 50m.

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