The distance between Lille and Poitiers is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lille 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 Poitiers → Lille if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Poitiers (PIS).
Take the train to Poitiers.
Take the bus to Poitiers.
There are several options for getting from Lille to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €560 ($560).
The distance between Lille and Poitiers is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 493km (307 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Lille and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lille to Poitiers is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €560 ($560).
The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 25m.
TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Poitiers. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Lille and Poitiers. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 8h 50m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Lille and Poitiers. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lille and Poitiers. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and arrive at Poitiers (PIS) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Lille to Poitiers. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lille to Poitiers typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Lille Lesquin (LIL) and and arrive into Poitiers (PIS).
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 Lille and Poitiers. The distance is around 555km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 50m | €560($560) | hourly | 948km (589 miles) |
Train | 3h 25m | €110($110) | once daily | 587km (365 miles) |
Bus | 8h 50m | €35($35) | 5 times a week | 585km (363 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | €75($75) | on demand | 555km (345 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
Paris RER
The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.