How to travel from Saint-Malo to Poitiers, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Poitiers is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Malo to Poitiers 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 PoitiersSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Niort and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Poitiers is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 290km (180 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Saint-Malo and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Poitiers. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Saint-Malo and Poitiers. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Niort. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Poitiers. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint-Malo and Poitiers. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Poitiers

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€170($170)
hourly753km (468 miles)
Train via Le Mans3h 60m
€100($100)
twice daily457km (284 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€34($34)
4 times a week404km (251 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€54($54)
on demand402km (250 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