How to travel from Toulon to Poitiers, France

The distance between Toulon and Poitiers is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Toulon 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.

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Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF) then take the train to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance840km (522 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Poitiers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Toulon and Poitiers is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Toulon and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Poitiers is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Poitiers. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulon and Poitiers. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Toulon and Poitiers. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and ALSA run regular bus services between Toulon and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Poitiers (PIS). instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Toulon and Poitiers. The distance is around 840km (522 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Poitiers

Transport options from Toulon to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
€215($215)
5 times a day772km (480 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4h 40m
€180($180)
5 times a day839km (521 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€175($175)
5 times a day1,697km (1,055 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane6h 35m
€250($250)
every 4 hours1,260km (783 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€215($215)
once daily1,131km (702 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles8h 25m
€160($160)
every 4 hours973km (604 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 15m
€51($51)
twice daily958km (595 miles)
Bus via Gerona/Girona19h 45m
€120($120)
once daily1,326km (824 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€150($150)
on demand840km (522 miles)

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Airlines

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