How to travel from Menton to Poitiers, France

The distance between Menton and Poitiers is around 939km (583 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Menton 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.

👋 Also check out PoitiersMenton if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance964km (599 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Menton to Poitiers by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Menton and Poitiers is around 939km (583 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Menton and Poitiers by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Poitiers is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Poitiers. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Menton and Poitiers. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 35m, 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 Menton and Poitiers. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place D'Armes - MONACO, Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE and Bordeaux City Centre. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Menton and Poitiers. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Menton and Poitiers. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Poitiers (PIS) - via London Stansted (STN). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Menton to Poitiers. There is however a flight that goes via London Stansted (STN). This services will take at least 4h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Menton to Poitiers typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Menton and Poitiers. The distance is around 964km (599 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Poitiers is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Poitiers

Transport options from Menton to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 60m
€130($130)
hourly1,673km (1,040 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
€205($205)
twice daily1,026km (638 miles)
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train4h 55m
€175($175)
every 4 hours939km (583 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), train5h 30m
€215($215)
4 times a day1,129km (701 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 35m
€255($255)
5 times a day1,316km (818 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu8h 45m
€275($275)
twice daily1,305km (811 miles)
Bus
17h 15m
€50($50)
4 times a week1,148km (714 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€130($130)
on demand964km (599 miles)

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Airlines

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