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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Cognac is to train and fly which costs €75 - €270 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Cognac is to fly and train which takes 8h 40m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Cognac?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Cognac. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Paris and Angouleme-Gare Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

How far is it from Zurich to Cognac?

The distance between Zurich and Cognac is 1094 km. The road distance is 824.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Cognac without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs €90 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Zurich to Cognac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Cognac bus from?

Zurich to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Cognac?

The best way to get from Zurich to Cognac is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs €90 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Zurich to Cognac bus arrive?

Zurich to Cognac bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Cognac?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Cognac is 825 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Zurich to Cognac.

Where can I stay near Cognac?

There are 513+ hotels available in Cognac.

Zurich to Cognac - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Cognac by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Zuerich Hb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
3. Take the train from Angouleme to CognacTer
9h 40m
€92–349
Train to Basel, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
9h 34m
€80–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Angoulême
3. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
18h 45m
Drive 824.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Cognac824.6 km
9h 14m
€144–208
Fly from Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)ZRH - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
3. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
8h 40m
€115–299
Train, bus via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mulhouse VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to StrasbourgTer / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to AngoulemeTgv
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
11h 15m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Angouleme-Gare Sncf to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta160
19h 37m
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Mulhouse Ville
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourg
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
5. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
10h 27m
€137–331
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)GVA - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
4. Take the train from Angouleme to Cognac
11h 13m
€114–295

Zurich to Cognac by train, bus, and foot

43Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,094.3 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Cognac, France?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Cognac via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Montparnasse - Rue de l'Arrivée, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Angouleme in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Cognac-Cognac Place Gambetta via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Angoulême, and Angouleme-Gare Sncf in around 18h 45m.

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