The distance between La Rochelle and Poitiers is around 139km (86 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poitiers → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Poitiers.
Take the bus to Poitiers.
There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).
The distance between La Rochelle and Poitiers is around 139km (86 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from La Rochelle and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Poitiers. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between La Rochelle and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 40m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between La Rochelle and Poitiers. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Poitiers. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between La Rochelle and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 2h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Poitiers. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 1h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Poitiers. The distance is around 140km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 40m | €26($26) | every 4 hours | 145km (90 miles) |
Bus | 2h 25m | €12($12) | 4 times a week | 139km (86 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €19($19) | on demand | 140km (87 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.