How to travel from Nimes to Poitiers, France

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Train

Take the train to St-Pierre-des-Corps and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance697km (433 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Poitiers

Transport options from Nimes to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 10m
€360($360)
once daily627km (390 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane4h 15m
€205($205)
twice daily962km (598 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€200($200)
once daily1,003km (623 miles)
Train via Montauban Ville Bourbon8h 15m
€130($130)
every 20 mins746km (464 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€53($53)
5 times a week781km (486 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€95($95)
on demand697km (433 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