How to travel from Metz to Poitiers, France

The distance between Metz and Poitiers is around 636km (395 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Metz 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.

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Fly

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
Operated by

Twin Jet

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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Orleans Bus Station and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance660km (410 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Metz to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €425 ($425).

The distance between Metz and Poitiers is around 636km (395 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 519km (322 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Metz and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Poitiers is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €425 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Poitiers. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Metz and Poitiers. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Metz and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 11h 45m.

Union Ivkoni, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Metz and Poitiers. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Metz and Poitiers. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) and arrive at Poitiers (PIS) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Metz to Poitiers. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Metz to Poitiers typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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 Metz and Poitiers. The distance is around 660km (410 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Poitiers

Transport options from Metz to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
€425($425)
on demand778km (484 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€130($130)
every 20 mins636km (395 miles)
Train via Meuse TGV3h 45m
€130($130)
4 times a week651km (404 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 55m
€31($31)
4 times a week683km (425 miles)
Bus to Poitiers11h 45m
€35($35)
6 times a week702km (436 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€120($120)
on demand660km (410 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