How to travel from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Poitiers, France

The distance between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Poitiers is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Poitiers by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PoitiersBordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus via Gare Saint-Jean

Take the bus to Gare Saint-Jean and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare Saint-Jean then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Poitiers by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Poitiers is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 211km (131 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Poitiers by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Poitiers is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare Saint-Jean then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Saint-Jean. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Transportes Barquense, Tbm, 30 Direct Airport Shuttle, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Poitiers. Buses run on demand and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Poitiers from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) is to take the bus and then take the train which will take 2h 20m and cost around €57 ($57).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Poitiers. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Poitiers is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Poitiers

Transport options from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 45m
€245($245)
twice daily910km (566 miles)
Bus via Gare Saint-Jean + 1 similar
4h 10m
€15($15)
twice daily263km (163 miles)
Bus4h 25m
€19($19)
every 15 mins242km (150 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 20m
€57($57)
every 3 hours241km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€36($36)
on demand262km (163 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