How to travel from Perpignan to Poitiers, France

The distance between Perpignan and Poitiers is around 616km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Perpignan to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PoitiersPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Narbonne then Bordeaux St Jean and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance616km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Perpignan and Poitiers is around 616km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (296 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Perpignan and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Poitiers. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne and Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Poitiers. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Perpignan and Poitiers. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Perpignan (PGF) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 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 Perpignan and Poitiers. The distance is around 616km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Poitiers

Transport options from Perpignan to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 25m
€195($195)
every 20 mins801km (498 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
€350($350)
every 20 mins992km (616 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€120($120)
every 4 hours697km (433 miles)
Train via Toulouse Matabiau6h 10m
€125($125)
once daily697km (433 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€41($41)
twice daily698km (434 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€110($110)
on demand616km (382 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