How to travel from Poitiers to Le Havre, France

The distance between Poitiers and Le Havre is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Poitiers to Le Havre 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 Le HavrePoitiers if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Plane and Bus

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus via Orléans

Take the bus to Orléans then Paris - Orly Airport and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)

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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance407km (253 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Poitiers and Le Havre is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 324km (202 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Poitiers and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Le Havre is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Le Havre. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Saint-Lazare. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Le Havre. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Le Havre. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 50m 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Le Havre: Gare Routière. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 407km (253 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 Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Le Havre

Transport options from Poitiers to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
€100($100)
hourly550km (342 miles)
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€230($230)
every 4 hours1,042km (648 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
€190($190)
every 20 mins732km (455 miles)
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar
8h 15m
€34($34)
twice a week560km (348 miles)
Bus8h 50m
€35($35)
every 20 mins558km (347 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€73($73)
on demand407km (253 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre