The distance between Quimper and Poitiers is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Quimper to Poitiers 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 Poitiers → Quimper if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers.
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Take the train to Nantes then St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers.
Take the bus to Nantes - Airport and then to Gare Léon Blum.
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There are several options for getting from Quimper to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Quimper and Poitiers is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Quimper and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Quimper to Poitiers is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Poitiers, 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 Quimper and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Quimper and Poitiers. 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 Quimper and Poitiers. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes - Airport and Gare Sud. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.
Blablabus and Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79 run regular bus services between Quimper and Poitiers. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Quimper (UIP) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Quimper and Poitiers. The distance is around 450km (279 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 Quimper to Poitiers 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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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 816km (507 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €390($390) | 4 times a day | 527km (327 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | €105($105) | 4 times a day | 550km (342 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | €16($16) | 5 times a week | 431km (268 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €81($81) | on demand | 450km (279 miles) |
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Deux-Sèvres Mobilitie 79
The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.