How to travel from Nantes to Poitiers, France

The distance between Nantes and Poitiers is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Nantes to Poitiers by 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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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Bus

Take the bus to Niort and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Nantes and Poitiers is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Nantes and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Poitiers. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Poitiers. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2hrs, 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 Nantes and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles and Niort. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Nantes and Poitiers. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

How do I get from Nantes to Poitiers

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Poitiers

Transport options from Nantes to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2hrs
€67($67)
4 times a day296km (184 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
€21($21)
twice daily232km (144 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€30($30)
on demand220km (137 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