How to travel from Alès to Poitiers, France

The distance between Alès and Poitiers is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alès 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes then St-Pierre-des-Corps and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance592km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Alès to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Alès and Poitiers is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Alès and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Poitiers. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and St-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Poitiers. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Alès and Poitiers. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Alès and Poitiers. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Poitiers

Transport options from Alès to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 45m
€280($280)
once daily675km (420 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 35m
€230($230)
once daily849km (527 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€185($185)
twice daily1,051km (653 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
€54($54)
once daily827km (514 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€105($105)
on demand592km (368 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