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Compare train and bus for Cognac to Saintes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cognac to Saintes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF 7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF 7, while a train costs an average of CHF 7.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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CHF 7 Average price Cheapest | CHF 5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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You'll arrive about 7m sooner (21m by train vs 28m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 7 compared to roughly CHF 5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cognac to Saintes
How to get from Cognac to Saintes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cognac to Saintes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L16 (864550)6:24 PM 0h19 Gare de Cognac 6:43 PM Saintes station CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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L16 (864550)6:24 PM 0h19 Gare de Cognac 6:43 PM Saintes station CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
L16 (864550)6:24 PM 0h19 Gare de Cognac 6:43 PM Saintes station CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
L16 (864536)9:54 AM 0h19 Gare de Cognac 10:13 AM Saintes station CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
L16 (864560)10:53 PM 0h20 Gare de Cognac 11:13 PM Saintes station CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
L16 (864552)7:05 PM 0h20 Gare de Cognac 7:25 PM Saintes station CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cognac and Saintes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Cognac and arrive in Saintes station.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Saintes by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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