The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Poitiers is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 → Saint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Poitiers.
Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers.
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Take the bus to Poitiers.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Poitiers is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Poitiers. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Poitiers. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 7hrs.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Poitiers. The distance is around 458km (284 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | €85($85) | every 4 hours | 447km (278 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 40m | €290($290) | every 20 mins | 994km (617 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | €26($26) | twice daily | 463km (288 miles) |
Bus to Poitiers | 7h 30m | €30($30) | hourly | 469km (291 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €82($82) | on demand | 458km (284 miles) |
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