How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Poitiers, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Poitiers is around 480km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Poitiers by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PoitiersCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €470($475)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance480km (298 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Poitiers by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €470 ($475).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Poitiers is around 480km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €470 ($475).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Caen and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Poitiers. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Poitiers. The distance is around 480km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Poitiers

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 15m
€470($475)
every 3 hours1,088km (676 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€95($95)
twice a week496km (308 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€86($86)
on demand480km (298 miles)

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Airlines

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