How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Poitiers, France

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Poitiers is around 253km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Gare Léon Blum.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance284km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Poitiers is around 253km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Poitiers is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Poitiers. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Poitiers. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Poitiers. We recommend that you drive to Poitiers. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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-Nazaire and Poitiers. The distance is around 284km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

How do I get from Saint-Nazaire to Poitiers

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Poitiers

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
€74($74)
every 4 hours360km (224 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 60m
€13($13)
twice daily253km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€51($51)
on demand284km (177 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