How to travel from Brest to Poitiers, France

The distance between Brest and Poitiers is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Brest 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.

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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €485($485)
Operated byAir France+ 3 others

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Train

Take the train to Rennes, Le Mans then Tours and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère then Niort and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance517km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Brest to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €485 ($485).

The distance between Brest and Poitiers is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Brest and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Poitiers is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €485 ($485).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Le Mans, Tours and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Poitiers. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Brest and Poitiers. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère and Niort. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Poitiers. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brest and Poitiers. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Poitiers (PIS) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Brest to Poitiers. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Brest to Poitiers typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Poitiers (PIS).

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 Brest and Poitiers. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Poitiers

Transport options from Brest to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
3h 10m
€485($485)
hourly1,170km (727 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train3h 30m
€260($260)
hourly829km (515 miles)
Plane and Train3h 55m
€600($600)
hourly766km (476 miles)
Fly to Paris CDG (CDG), Train4h 5m
€340($340)
every 2 hours912km (566 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€255($255)
every 2 hours917km (570 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€110($110)
hourly611km (380 miles)
Train via Rennes6h 25m
€110($110)
hourly629km (391 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
€42($42)
once daily537km (334 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€70($70)
on demand517km (321 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