The distance between Poitiers and Quimper is around 434km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers to Quimper by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Quimper → Poitiers if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Nantes and then to Quimper.
Take the bus to Nantes - Gare SNCF Sud and then to Quimper Est.
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There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Quimper by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).
The distance between Poitiers and Quimper is around 434km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Poitiers and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Quimper is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Quimper. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Nantes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Poitiers and Quimper. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poitiers and Quimper. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes - Gare SNCF Sud and Aéroport. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79 and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Quimper. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Nantes and then to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Poitiers and Quimper. The distance is around 450km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 50m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 550km (342 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | €16($16) | 5 times a week | 434km (269 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €81($81) | on demand | 450km (280 miles) |
Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79
The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.