The distance between Le Mans and Poitiers is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Le Mans 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 → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers.
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Take the train to Tours then take the bus to Poitiers.
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There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).
The distance between Le Mans and Poitiers is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)
It takes around 1h 30m to get from Le Mans and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Poitiers. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Poitiers. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 1h 30m.
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 Le Mans and Poitiers. The distance is around 197km (122 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 30m | €59($59) | twice a week | 199km (124 miles) |
Train via Tours | 2h 10m | €41($41) | 5 times a day | 214km (133 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 15m | €29($29) | every 20 mins | 201km (125 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | €27($27) | on demand | 197km (122 miles) |
The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.