How to travel from Poitiers to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Poitiers and Verdon Gorge is around 813km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Poitiers to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon GorgePoitiers if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then Marseille and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux and then to Grenoble then take the bus to Senez - RD 4085.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance877km (545 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Poitiers and Verdon Gorge is around 813km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565km (351 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Poitiers and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Poitiers and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde, Marseille and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Poitiers and Verdon Gorge. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 30m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 4h 55m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 877km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €390 ($390).

How do I get from Poitiers to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Poitiers to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 6 similar
4h 55m
€320($320)
once daily989km (614 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
€255($255)
6 times a week813km (505 miles)
Plane, Train and Bus5h 10m
€410($410)
6 times a week826km (513 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus5h 50m
€210($210)
6 times a week899km (559 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus6h 15m
€310($310)
once daily1,053km (654 miles)
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane and bus6h 20m
€260($260)
6 times a week1,120km (696 miles)
Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane and bus6h 50m
€320($320)
once daily1,243km (772 miles)
Train
7h 35m
€390($390)
once daily1,266km (787 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
€150($150)
twice daily1,039km (645 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 25m
€390($390)
once a week1,179km (733 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€120($120)
on demand877km (545 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge