How to travel from Saint-Raphaël to Poitiers, France

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Poitiers is around 735km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël 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 PoitiersSaint-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nice Ville, Fly

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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6 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then St-Pierre-des-Corps and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aéroport TERM2 Nice then Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then take the bus to Limoges Train Station Limoges Bénédictins then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance878km (546 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Raphaël and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Poitiers is around 735km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 615km (382 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Saint-Raphaël and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Poitiers. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and St-Pierre-des-Corps. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Poitiers. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 5m, 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-Raphaël and Poitiers. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport TERM2 Nice and Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

ZOU! Var, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Raphaël and Poitiers. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Raphaël to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 4h 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-Raphaël and Poitiers. The distance is around 878km (546 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Raphaël and Poitiers

Transport options from Saint-Raphaël to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nice Ville, Fly + 6 similar
3h 35m
€240($240)
every 3 hours735km (457 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 10m
€320($320)
5 times a day848km (527 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 30m
€225($225)
5 times a day866km (538 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€220($220)
every 3 hours957km (595 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 30m
€195($195)
5 times a day932km (579 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane5h 40m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,167km (725 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane6h 35m
€225($225)
5 times a day1,173km (729 miles)
Train
7h 5m
€230($230)
twice daily1,217km (756 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
€62($62)
once daily1,120km (696 miles)
Train and Bus
11h 40m
€125($125)
3 times a week1,052km (654 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€160($160)
on demand878km (546 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