There are 5 ways to get from Vichy to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Vichy to NeversTer
- Take the train from Nevers to St Pierre Des CorpsTer
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to AngoulemeTgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
8h 16m€88–204Drive 350.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Vichy to Cognac350.6 km
4h 33m€55–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare routièreB02
- Take the train from Montlucon - Ville to Limoges BenedictinsTer
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf180
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
10h 15mBus, train via Vichy
- Take the bus from Vichy to Montlucon - Ville
- Take the train from Montlucon - Ville to Limoges BenedictinsTer
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf180
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
10h 18mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Vichy to Clermont FerrandTer
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière259
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Terminal Cars204
- Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf180
- Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
11h 23m
Vichy to Cognac by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vichy to Cognac is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Vichy to Cognac is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Vichy to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Cognac via Nevers, St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
The distance between Vichy and Cognac is 585 km. The road distance is 350.6 km.
The best way to get from Vichy to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 8h 16m and costs €85 - €210.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Vichy to Cognac, including transfers.
Vichy to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vichy station.
Vichy to Cognac train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vichy to Cognac is 351 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Vichy to Cognac.
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What companies run services between Vichy, France and Cognac, France?
You can take a train from Vichy to Cognac via Nevers, St Pierre Des Corps, and Angouleme in around 8h 16m.
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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 Vichy to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €50–80
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–80
Train from Angouleme to Cognac
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Montlucon - Ville to Limoges Benedictins
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vichy to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- 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 St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- contact@allier.fr
- Website
- allier.fr
Bus from Gare routière to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Terminal Cars to Angouleme - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 05.55.10.10.03
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Vichy to Montlucon - Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- 05 55 45 57 90
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
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