How to travel from Strasbourg to Poitiers, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Poitiers is around 759km (472 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Strasbourg to Poitiers by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Poitiers (PIS).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €580($580)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

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Train via Lorraine Tgv

Take the train to Lorraine Tgv and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Distance791km (491 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Poitiers by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €580 ($580).

The distance between Strasbourg and Poitiers is around 759km (472 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 599km (372 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Strasbourg and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Poitiers is to fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €580 ($580).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strasbourg and Poitiers with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Strasbourg and Poitiers. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Strasbourg and Poitiers. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Strasbourg and Poitiers. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and arrive at Poitiers (PIS) - via Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 10m.

There is no direct flight from Strasbourg to Poitiers. There is however a flight that goes via Lyon (LYS). This services will take at least 2h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Strasbourg to Poitiers typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and and arrive into Poitiers (PIS).

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 Strasbourg and Poitiers. The distance is around 791km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Poitiers

Transport options from Strasbourg to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 25m
€580($580)
on demand759km (472 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€255($255)
every 4 hours1,032km (641 miles)
Fly to Nantes (NTE), train4h 20m
€295($295)
4 times a day1,023km (636 miles)
Train via Lorraine Tgv + 1 similar
4h 15m
€165($165)
once daily776km (482 miles)
Train4h 30m
€140($140)
every 20 mins776km (482 miles)
Drive
7h 30m
€105($105)
on demand791km (491 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