How to travel from Grenoble to Poitiers, France

The distance between Grenoble and Poitiers is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble to Poitiers by train, plane, 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
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Train

Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tours and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance569km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Poitiers by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).

The distance between Grenoble and Poitiers is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (277 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Grenoble and Poitiers by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Poitiers. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Poitiers. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 60m, 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 Grenoble and Poitiers. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tours. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Grenoble and Poitiers. The distance is around 569km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Poitiers

Transport options from Grenoble to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 10m
€340($340)
every 3 hours494km (307 miles)
Train
5h 60m
€200($200)
once a week898km (558 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€45($45)
twice daily706km (438 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€77($77)
on demand569km (354 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