How to travel from Caen to Poitiers, France

The distance between Caen and Poitiers is around 358km (223 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

2 routes found

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

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Train

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance358km (223 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Caen to Poitiers by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 3hrs.

The distance between Caen and Poitiers is around 358km (223 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Caen to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice a week.

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

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Poitiers. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 3hrs, 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 Caen and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Caen and Poitiers. The distance is around 358km (223 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Poitiers

Transport options from Caen to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€85($85)
twice a week365km (227 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€49($49)
on demand358km (223 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