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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Cognac is to bus and train via Bilbao which costs €30 - €85 and takes 11h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Cognac is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bilbao and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Cognac?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Cognac via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

How far is it from Santander to Cognac?

The distance between Santander and Cognac is 583 km. The road distance is 544.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Cognac without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 56m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Santander to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Cognac bus from?

Santander to Cognac bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Cognac train from?

Santander to Cognac train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Cognac?

The best way to get from Santander to Cognac is to bus which takes 11h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Santander to Cognac bus arrive?

Santander to Cognac bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Cognac train arrive?

Santander to Cognac train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Cognac is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Santander to Cognac.

Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 519+ hotels available in Cognac.

Santander to Cognac - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Cognac by bus, train, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus FlixBus 783
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintestrain 591A / ...
9h 56m
€37–94
Bus, train via Bilbao
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ponstrain Ter
11h 38m
€30–85
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
10h 41m
€69–176
Drive 544.1 km
1. Drive from Santander to Cognaccar 544.1 km
5h 46m
€86–123
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SDR - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain
8h 28m
€98–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambettabus 160
11h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognactrain Ter
14h 16m
€66–168
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SDR - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain
9h 15m
€89–275

Santander to Cognac by bus, foot, and train

11Weekly Services

9h 56mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Santander to Cognac.

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Distance: 582.8 km
Duration: 9h 56m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Cognac, France?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bilbao and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Cognac via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, and Angouleme in around 14h 16m.

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