How to travel from Chamonix to Poitiers, France

The distance between Chamonix and Poitiers is around 604km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chamonix to Poitiers by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PoitiersChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station then Tours and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Albertville then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance636km (395 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Poitiers by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Chamonix and Poitiers is around 604km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Chamonix and Poitiers by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Poitiers is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chamonix and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Poitiers. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and Tours. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Chamonix and Poitiers. The distance is around 636km (395 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Poitiers is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Poitiers

Transport options from Chamonix to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
4h 15m
€315($315)
every 20 mins604km (375 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
€54($54)
twice daily853km (530 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 15m
€170($170)
once a week954km (593 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€86($86)
on demand636km (395 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