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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Cognac
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Cognac among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 251 miles (405 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Cognac:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Cognac costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Cognac costing on average $135 (€111).
Other travel options to Cognac take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Cognac
How to get from Paris to Cognac by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Cognac is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM8h55Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau6:25 AMSaintes, Boulevard de Vladimir$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM8h55Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau6:25 AMSaintes, Boulevard de Vladimir$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
V723938:35 PM1h05Paris Orly Airport9:40 PMLimoges Bellegarde Airport$881One-way0 transfers
Other options
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L16 (864560)6:19 PM4h32Paris Gare Montparnasse10:51 PMGare de Cognac$1051One-way1 transfer
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L16 (864536)6:38 AM3h15Paris Gare Montparnasse9:53 AMGare de Cognac$1131One-way1 transfer
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L16 (864548)2:10 PM3h38Paris Gare Montparnasse5:48 PMGare de Cognac$1261One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:50 PM6h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:25 AMSaintes, Boulevard de Vladimir$901One-way0 transfers
AF74307:45 AM1h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:00 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
AF74408:45 PM1h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:00 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
AF74427:10 AM1h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport8:25 AMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$1651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Cognac:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Cognac costing on average $92 (€75).
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Cognac costing on average $135 (€111).
Other travel options to Cognac take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 59m.
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Cognac as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Gare de Cognac.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Saintes, Boulevard de Vladimir.
- Travel with Air France to go to Cognac by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Cognac by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Cognac by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with Air France.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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