The distance between Avignon and Poitiers is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Avignon to Poitiers by train, plane, 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 → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS).
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Poitiers.
There are several options for getting from Avignon to Poitiers by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).
The distance between Avignon and Poitiers is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Avignon and Poitiers by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €355 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Poitiers. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes Pont Du Gard and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Poitiers. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avignon and Poitiers. It typically takes around 11h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon 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 11h 30m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Avignon and Poitiers. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Avignon and Poitiers. The distance is around 691km (430 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €355 ($355).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2hrs | €355($355) | every 4 hours | 595km (370 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €210($210) | twice a week | 1,031km (641 miles) |
Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch | 6h 55m | €230($230) | once daily | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Bus | 11h 30m | €53($53) | once a week | 846km (526 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | €95($95) | on demand | 691km (430 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.