How to travel from Dunkirk to Poitiers, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Poitiers is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance628km (390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Dunkirk and Poitiers is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 517km (321 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Dunkirk and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Dunkirk and Poitiers. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Dunkirk and Poitiers. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Poitiers. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Dunkirk and Poitiers. The distance is around 628km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Poitiers

Transport options from Dunkirk to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4hrs
€175($175)
every 4 hours1,032km (641 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€125($125)
once daily670km (416 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€36($36)
every 20 mins642km (399 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€85($85)
on demand628km (390 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