How to travel from Orleans to Poitiers, France

The distance between Orleans and Poitiers is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans 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.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Bus

Take the bus to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance217km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Orleans and Poitiers is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Orleans 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 Orleans to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Poitiers. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Poitiers. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Orleans and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Orleans and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Poitiers. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Orleans and Poitiers. The distance is around 217km (135 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 Orleans to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Orleans to Poitiers

Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Poitiers

Transport options from Orleans to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
€61($61)
every 2 hours213km (132 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
€17($17)
every 20 mins220km (137 miles)
Bus to Poitiers4h 30m
€16($16)
once daily227km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€29($29)
on demand217km (135 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Orleans and Poitiers

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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