How to travel from Poitiers to Bayonne, France

The distance between Poitiers and Bayonne is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poitiers to Bayonne 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 BayonnePoitiers if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance437km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Poitiers and Bayonne is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Poitiers and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Bayonne. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Bayonne. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Poitiers and Bayonne. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poitiers and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Bayonne. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 437km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Bayonne

Transport options from Poitiers to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 20m
€290($290)
every 20 mins980km (609 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€85($85)
every 4 hours444km (276 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€25($25)
twice daily436km (271 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€79($79)
on demand437km (271 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne