How to travel from Belfort to Poitiers, France

The distance between Belfort and Poitiers is around 705km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Belfort to Poitiers by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance705km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Poitiers by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Belfort and Poitiers is around 705km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Belfort and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux, Paris Gare De Lyon, Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Belfort and Poitiers. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Belfort and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Belfort and Poitiers. The distance is around 705km (438 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 Belfort to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Poitiers

Transport options from Belfort to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane + 3 similar
4h 10m
€195($195)
every 3 hours1,026km (638 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 35m
€235($235)
twice daily862km (536 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€320($320)
every 2 hours759km (471 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane5hrs
€245($245)
every 4 hours1,075km (668 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
€150($150)
every 3 hours776km (482 miles)
Train via Besancon Viotte7hrs
€225($225)
5 times a day710km (441 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€125($125)
on demand705km (438 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