There are 4 ways to get from Cognac to La Rochelle by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Cognac to Saintestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Villetrain Ter / ...
1h 50m€19–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cognac to La Rochelle103.2 km
1h 35m€5Bus
- Take the bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Villebus Autocar
2h 58m€19–28Drive 103 km
- Drive from Cognac to La Rochellecar 103 km
1h 18m€19–28
Cognac to La Rochelle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cognac to La Rochelle is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Cognac to La Rochelle is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Cognac to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Cognac to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Cognac and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Saintes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Cognac and La Rochelle is 100 km. The road distance is 103 km.
The best way to get from Cognac to La Rochelle without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €19 - €30.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Cognac to La Rochelle, including transfers.
Cognac to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saintes station.
Cognac to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cognac station.
The best way to get from Cognac to La Rochelle is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €19 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Cognac, France and La Rochelle, France?
You can take a train from Cognac to La Rochelle Ville via Saintes in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville twice daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cognac to Saintes
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cognac to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Cognac to La Rochelle bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at La Rochelle Ville station.
Cognac to La Rochelle train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saintes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cognac to La Rochelle is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Cognac to La Rochelle.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cognac and La Rochelle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.