How to travel from Marseille to Poitiers, France

The distance between Marseille and Poitiers is around 700km (435 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille to Poitiers by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF) then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then St-Pierre-des-Corps and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance776km (482 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Poitiers by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Marseille and Poitiers is around 700km (435 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (335 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Marseille and Poitiers by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Poitiers is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Poitiers. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and St-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Marseille and Poitiers. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 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 Marseille and Poitiers. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Poitiers. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Marseille and Poitiers. The distance is around 776km (482 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Poitiers is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Poitiers

Transport options from Marseille to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 25m
€205($205)
every 20 mins700km (435 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€240($240)
once daily1,064km (661 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7h 50m
€170($170)
every 4 hours925km (575 miles)
Bus
12h 45m
€58($58)
once daily900km (559 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€105($105)
on demand776km (482 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