How to travel from Annecy to Poitiers, France

The distance between Annecy and Poitiers is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Annecy to Poitiers by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
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Train

Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Tours and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance602km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Poitiers by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).

The distance between Annecy and Poitiers is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 451km (281 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Annecy and Poitiers by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Poitiers is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Poitiers. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Poitiers. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6hrs, 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 Annecy and Poitiers. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Tours. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Annecy and Poitiers. The distance is around 602km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Poitiers is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €310 ($310).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Poitiers

Transport options from Annecy to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
2h 30m
€310($310)
every 20 mins502km (312 miles)
Train
6hrs
€195($195)
once a week884km (549 miles)
Bus
10h 40m
€52($52)
twice daily740km (460 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€81($81)
on demand602km (374 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