The distance between Arras and Poitiers is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Arras to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poitiers → Arras if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Poitiers.
Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Poitiers.
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There are several options for getting from Arras to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).
The distance between Arras and Poitiers is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Arras and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arras to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arras and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 40m.
TGV inOui run train services between Arras and Poitiers. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arras and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arras and Poitiers. The distance is around 513km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | €90($90) | once daily | 541km (336 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 40m | €67($67) | every 4 hours | 534km (332 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €90($90) | on demand | 513km (319 miles) |
The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.