How to travel from Orange to Poitiers, France

The distance between Orange and Poitiers is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Orange 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 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance663km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Orange to Poitiers by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Orange and Poitiers is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (275 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Orange and Poitiers by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Poitiers. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence, Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Rémi en train run train services between Orange and Poitiers. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Orange and Poitiers. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac - le Pontet and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orange and Poitiers. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange 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 35m.

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 Orange and Poitiers. The distance is around 663km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Poitiers

Transport options from Orange to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 35m
€295($295)
every 4 hours571km (355 miles)
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, plane4h 20m
€155($155)
every 4 hours898km (558 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 30m
€160($160)
4 times a day948km (589 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 35m
€130($130)
every 2 hours769km (478 miles)
Train via Nîmes9h 10m
€145($145)
every 2 hours822km (511 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
€52($52)
once a week870km (541 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€89($89)
on demand663km (412 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