The distance between Nimes and Poitiers is around 627km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nimes to Poitiers by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poitiers → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS).
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Take the train to St-Pierre-des-Corps and then to Poitiers.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Poitiers.
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Poitiers by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).
The distance between Nimes and Poitiers is around 627km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Nimes and Poitiers by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Poitiers. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Poitiers. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Nimes and Poitiers. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Poitiers. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Nimes and Poitiers. The distance is around 697km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €360($360) | once daily | 627km (390 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane | 4h 15m | €205($205) | twice daily | 962km (598 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €200($200) | once daily | 1,003km (623 miles) |
Train via Montauban Ville Bourbon | 8h 15m | €130($130) | every 20 mins | 746km (464 miles) |
Bus | 11h 10m | €53($53) | 5 times a week | 781km (486 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €95($95) | on demand | 697km (433 miles) |
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