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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Cognac is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Cognac is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Cognac via Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Pau to Cognac?

The distance between Pau and Cognac is 416 km. The road distance is 307.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Cognac without a car is to train via Angoulême which takes 5h 58m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Pau to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Cognac bus from?

Pau to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Cognac train from?

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

Train or bus from Pau to Cognac?

The best way to get from Pau to Cognac is to train via Angoulême which takes 5h 58m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Pau to Cognac bus arrive?

Pau to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Pau to Cognac train arrive?

Pau to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.

Can I drive from Pau to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Cognac is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Pau to Cognac.

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

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Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 510+ hotels available in Cognac.

Pau to Cognac - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Pau to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, or car

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 Angoulême
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to AngoulemeTgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
5h 58m
€53–143
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes591A / ...
6h 12m
€44–117
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Bordeaux
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
7h 15m
Drive 307.9 km
1. Drive from Pau to Cognac307.9 km
3h 31m
€48–68
Bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
7h 35m

Pau to Cognac by train

48Weekly Trains

5h 58mAverage Duration

€53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 416 km
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Cognac via Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bordeaux, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 7h 15m.

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