How to travel from Reims to Poitiers, France

The distance between Reims and Poitiers is around 473km (294 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Reims to Poitiers by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance473km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Reims to Poitiers by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 2h 55m.

The distance between Reims and Poitiers is around 473km (294 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Reims 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 Reims to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Poitiers. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Reims and Poitiers. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reims and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Reims and Poitiers. The distance is around 473km (294 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 Reims to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Poitiers

Transport options from Reims to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
€115($115)
every 20 mins484km (301 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€64($64)
on demand473km (294 miles)

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Airports near Poitiers

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

PIS
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Poitiers
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Poitiers
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Poitiers