How to travel from Poitiers to Gordes, France

The distance between Poitiers and Gordes is around 658km (409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Drive

Drive to Gordes.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance719km (447 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Gordes

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Gordes by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Poitiers and Gordes is around 658km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (300 miles)

It takes around 12h 40m to get from Poitiers and Gordes by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Gordes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Gordes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Poitiers and Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poitiers and Gordes. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Gordes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Avignon, Limbert and Coustellet route d'Apt - MAUBEC. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Gordes. Buses run once a week and take around 12h 40m 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 Gordes. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV and then to Cavaillon. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Gordes is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 52km (32 miles) from Gordes. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Gordes. The distance is around 719km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Gordes is to take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 40m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Gordes

Transport options from Poitiers to Gordes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3hrs
€370($370)
5 times a week658km (409 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train4h 10m
€630($630)
5 times a week763km (474 miles)
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane4h 10m
€225($225)
5 times a week805km (500 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
€145($145)
5 times a week890km (553 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
€64($64)
once a week893km (555 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€95($95)
on demand719km (447 miles)

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Airports near Gordes

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Gordes
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gordes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Gordes