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How to get fromPau to Cognacby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train via Angoulême

    best
    1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain train Ter
    5h 5m
    €69–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pau to Bordeauxbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus bus 160
    7h 15m
    €29–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain train Ter
    6h 59m
    €38–71

  4. Drive 309.3 km

    1. Drive from Pau to Cognaccar car 309.3 km
    3h 30m
    €48–69

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Saintestrain train Intercités / ...
    5h 14m
    €63–126

Pau to Cognac by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 415.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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 5m. 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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