How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Poitiers, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers is around 205km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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.

👋 Also check out PoitiersLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to La Roche Sur Yon and then to La Rochelle Ville then fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time35min
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

Take the train to La Rochelle Ville and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bressuire and then to Gare Léon Blum.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance205km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers is around 205km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (102 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Poitiers is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Roche Sur Yon and La Rochelle Ville. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Roche Sur Yon and Bressuire. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

SNCF Bus and Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79 run regular bus services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers. Buses run twice a week and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to La Roche Sur Yon and then to La Rochelle Ville then fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers. The distance is around 205km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Poitiers

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 35m
€280($280)
4 times a day233km (145 miles)
Train
3h 20m
€43($43)
4 times a day247km (153 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€24($24)
twice a week209km (130 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€37($37)
on demand205km (128 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