How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Poitiers, France
The distance between Verdon Gorge and Poitiers is around 795km (494 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Poitiers by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Poitiers → Verdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Poitiers (PIS).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost€390($390)
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Bus
Take the bus to Marseille - Saint-Charles then Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Poitiers.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Aix TGV RD9 then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Poitiers.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€295($295)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Poitiers
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Poitiers by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Verdon Gorge and Poitiers is around 795km (494 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 565km (351 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Verdon Gorge and Poitiers by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Poitiers is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Poitiers. We recommend that you take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Verdon Gorge and Poitiers. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs on demand.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Riez - Pré de Foire, Marseille - Saint-Charles, Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Bordeaux. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.
Zou! LER, FlixBus, Blablabus and Transportes Barquense run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Poitiers. Buses run on demand and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Tours St Symphorien (TUF) then take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 4h 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 Verdon Gorge and Poitiers. The distance is around 877km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Poitiers is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Poitiers
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 35m | €390($390) | twice daily | 822km (511 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €255($255) | every 20 mins | 815km (506 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €395($395) | 4 times a week | 795km (494 miles) |
| Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, plane and train | 5h 35m | €210($210) | every 20 mins | 881km (548 miles) |
| Bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière, plane and train | 6h 25m | €260($260) | every 20 mins | 1,122km (697 miles) |
| Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train | 6h 30m | €320($320) | twice daily | 1,254km (779 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 55m | €150($150) | twice daily | 1,015km (630 miles) |
| Bus via Grenoble - Gare Routière | 15h 15m | €140($140) | once daily | 996km (619 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 7h 10m | €295($295) | 6 times a week | 1,174km (730 miles) |
| Bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière, train | 11h 10m | €355($355) | once a week | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | €120($120) | on demand | 877km (545 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.
Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 161km (100 miles) from Poitiers
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Poitiers