There are 6 ways to get from Pamplona to Cognac by bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Angoulême
best- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to AngoulemeTgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
9h 33m€61–166Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
- Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to SaintesTer
9h 33m€51–140Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña Estación de autobuses to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
10h 20mDrive 402.5 km
- Drive from Pamplona to Cognac402.5 km
4h 35m€64–93Train
- Take the train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/DonostiaAlv
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St JeanTer
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to AngoulemeTgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
10h 33m€68–160Bus
- Take the bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Angoulême
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
11h 5m
Pamplona to Cognac by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pamplona to Cognac is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Pamplona to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Pamplona to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Pamplona / Iruña Estación de autobuses and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Pamplona to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Pamplona and arriving at Cognac via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Pamplona and Cognac is 520 km. The road distance is 402.5 km.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Cognac without a car is to bus and train via Angoulême which takes 9h 33m and costs €60 - €170.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Pamplona to Cognac, including transfers.
Pamplona to Cognac bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Pamplona / Iruña Estación de autobuses station.
Pamplona to Cognac train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Pamplona station.
The best way to get from Pamplona to Cognac is to bus via Bordeaux which takes 10h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €160 and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Pamplona, Spain and Cognac, France?
You can take a bus from Pamplona / Iruña Estación de autobuses to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pamplona to Cognac via San Sebastian/Donostia, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Angouleme in around 10h 33m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Pamplona to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Pamplona / Iruña Estación de autobuses to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–80
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 948 30 35 05
- info@laburundesa.com
- Website
- laburundesa.com
Bus from Pamplona to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://laburundesa.com/
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Pamplona / Iruña Estación de autobuses to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Pamplona to Cognac bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Pamplona to Cognac train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pamplona to Cognac is 402 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Pamplona to Cognac.
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