How to travel from Bayeux to Poitiers, France

The distance between Bayeux and Poitiers is around 387km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Bayeux to Poitiers by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PoitiersBayeux if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
💰 Cheapest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
2
car
+

Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance387km (240 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayeux and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Poitiers by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 3h 25m.

The distance between Bayeux and Poitiers is around 387km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Bayeux and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayeux and Poitiers. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bayeux and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Bayeux and Poitiers. The distance is around 387km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €82 ($82).

How do I get from Bayeux to Poitiers

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayeux and Poitiers

Transport options from Bayeux to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€82($82)
twice a week395km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€70($70)
on demand387km (240 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bayeux and Poitiers

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