How to travel from Cannes to Poitiers, France

The distance between Cannes and Poitiers is around 906km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance906km (563 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Poitiers by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Cannes and Poitiers is around 906km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 623km (387 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Cannes and Poitiers by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Poitiers is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Poitiers. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Poitiers. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Cannes and Poitiers. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE and Bordeaux City Centre. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Poitiers. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Cannes and Poitiers. The distance is around 906km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Poitiers is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Poitiers

Transport options from Cannes to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 55m
€195($195)
twice daily1,017km (632 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€250($250)
5 times a day1,261km (784 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 35m
€260($260)
twice daily1,251km (777 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
€50($50)
4 times a week1,132km (703 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
€120($120)
on demand906km (563 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