How to travel from Poitiers to Bayeux, France

The distance between Poitiers and Bayeux is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers to Bayeux by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Chalair Aviation

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Caen.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance388km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Bayeux by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Poitiers and Bayeux is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Poitiers and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Bayeux is to fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Bayeux. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Caen. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Bayeux. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Poitiers and Bayeux. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Poitiers and Bayeux. Flights depart from Poitiers (PIS) and arrive at Caen (CFR) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Poitiers to Bayeux. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 3h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Poitiers to Bayeux typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Poitiers (PIS) and and arrive into Caen (CFR).

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Poitiers and Bayeux. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €82 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Bayeux

Transport options from Poitiers to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 20m
€240($240)
hourly986km (613 miles)
Train
3h 35m
€82($82)
once a week395km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€70($70)
on demand388km (241 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

The following major airports near Bayeux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux