How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Poitiers, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers is around 660km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PoitiersAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €475($475)
Operated byAir France+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration12h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance761km (473 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers is around 660km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Poitiers is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Poitiers (PIS) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Aix-en-Provence to Poitiers. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Aix-en-Provence to Poitiers typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Poitiers (PIS).

The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers. The distance is around 761km (473 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Poitiers

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
2h 40m
€475($475)
5 times a day660km (410 miles)
Plane and Train2h 35m
€205($205)
5 times a day702km (436 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train4hrs
€120($120)
5 times a day787km (489 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), train4h 35m
€200($200)
4 times a day1,008km (626 miles)
Train
8h 35m
€180($180)
every 4 hours961km (597 miles)
Bus
12h 50m
€58($58)
once a week928km (577 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€105($105)
on demand761km (473 miles)

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Airports near Poitiers

The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Poitiers
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Poitiers
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Poitiers