How to travel from Bayonne to Poitiers, France

The distance between Bayonne and Poitiers is around 424km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bayonne 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Poitiers.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance437km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Bayonne and Poitiers is around 424km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Bayonne and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Poitiers. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Bayonne and Poitiers. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bayonne and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Bayonne and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train 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 Bayonne and Poitiers. The distance is around 437km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Bayonne to Poitiers

Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Poitiers

Transport options from Bayonne to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€80($80)
every 4 hours424km (264 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 25m
€290($290)
every 20 mins982km (610 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€25($25)
twice daily440km (274 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€79($79)
on demand437km (272 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