How to travel from Le Mans to Poitiers, France

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.

4 routes found

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 PoitiersLe Mans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tours then take the bus to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance197km (122 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Poitiers

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Le Mans to Poitiers

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Poitiers

Transport options from Le Mans to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 30m
€59($59)
twice a week199km (124 miles)
Train via Tours2h 10m
€41($41)
5 times a day214km (133 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 15m
€29($29)
every 20 mins201km (125 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
€27($27)
on demand197km (122 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Le Mans and Poitiers

Train operators

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