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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Cognac is to bus and train which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Cognac is to drive which takes 8h 46m and costs €120 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Solothurn and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Solothurn to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Solothurn, Baseltor and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Cognac?

The distance between Solothurn and Cognac is 1165 km. The road distance is 726.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs €130 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Solothurn to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Cognac bus from?

Solothurn to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Solothurn to Cognac?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Cognac is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs €130 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 35m.

Where does the Solothurn to Cognac bus arrive?

Solothurn to Cognac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Cognac is 727 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Solothurn to Cognac.

Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 492+ hotels available in Cognac.

Solothurn to Cognac - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Solothurn to Cognac by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VDIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to GenèveIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
5. Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
12h 3m
€132–440
Fly from Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
9h 43m
€85–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern 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
19h 35m
Drive 726.8 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Cognac726.8 km
8h 46m
€128–184
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
9h 33m
€137–339
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to AngoulemeTgv
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
12h 10m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fribourg to Lyon106
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Rochefort
3. Take the train from Rochefort to CognacTer
20h 10m
€106–177
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VD
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
10h 26m
€120–308
Train, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VD
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemasse
3. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
4. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
5. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
6. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
12h 47m
€140–328
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
11h 30m
€112–314

Solothurn to Cognac by train, bus, and foot

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12h 3mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,164.7 km
Duration: 12h 3m

What companies run services between Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Solothurn to Cognac via Renens VD, Geneve, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solothurn, Baseltor to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 19h 35m.

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