There are 5 ways to get from Rennes to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Rennes to Nantestrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain 591A / ...
6h 13m€45–129Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Rennes to Cognac327.3 km
4h 31m€22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Cognactrain Ter
7h 5m€26–58Bus
- Take the bus from Rennes to La Rochellebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
- Take the bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintesbus Autocar
7h 40m€30–53Drive 327.3 km
- Drive from Rennes to Cognaccar 327.3 km
4h€50–72
Rennes to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rennes to Cognac is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Rennes to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rennes to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Cognac via La Rochelle Ville and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Rennes and arriving at Cognac via Nantes and Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Rennes and Cognac is 427 km. The road distance is 327.3 km.
The best way to get from Rennes to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Rennes to Cognac, including transfers.
Rennes to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
The best way to get from Rennes to Cognac is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Rennes, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Rennes to Cognac via Nantes and Saintes in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rennes to Cognac via La Rochelle, La Rochelle Ville, and Saintes in around 7h 40m.
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 Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- 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 Rennes to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rennes to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Rennes to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rennes to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Rennes to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nantes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rennes to Cognac is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Rennes to Cognac.
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There are 522+ hotels available in Cognac.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rennes and Cognac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
























