How to travel from Calais to Poitiers, France
The distance between Calais and Poitiers is around 618km (384 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Calais 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 Poitiers → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Poitiers (PIS).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical cost€580($580)
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1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Poitiers.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€160($160)
3 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Poitiers.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€58($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Poitiers
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €580 ($580).
The distance between Calais and Poitiers is around 618km (384 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Calais and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €580 ($580).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Calais Frethun, Paris Nord, Denfert Rochereau, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Calais and Poitiers. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Calais and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Poitiers (PIS). 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 Calais and Poitiers. The distance is around 618km (384 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Poitiers
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €580($580) | 4 times a week | 1,057km (657 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 50m | €195($195) | 4 times a week | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Train + 3 similar | 3h 45m | €160($160) | 5 times a day | 663km (412 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 4h 40m | €130($130) | once daily | 689km (428 miles) |
| Train via Paris Nord | 4h 50m | €125($125) | twice daily | 621km (386 miles) |
| Train via Paris Nord | 5h 10m | €130($130) | 4 times a day | 627km (389 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 25m | €58($58) | 5 times a week | 691km (429 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | €83($83) | on demand | 618km (384 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.
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Poitiers
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Poitiers