How to travel from Toulouse to Poitiers, France

The distance between Toulouse and Poitiers is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Toulouse 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.

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Train

Take the train to Angouleme and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Poitiers.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance411km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Toulouse and Poitiers is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Toulouse and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Angouleme. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Toulouse and Poitiers. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Toulouse and Poitiers. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Angouleme and then to Poitiers. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Toulouse and Poitiers. The distance is around 411km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Poitiers

Transport options from Toulouse to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€120($120)
once daily483km (300 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean3h 55m
€105($105)
every 4 hours503km (312 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€32($32)
twice daily489km (304 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€56($56)
on demand411km (255 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