How to travel from Versailles to Poitiers, France

The distance between Versailles and Poitiers is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Versailles 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 Poitiers.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)

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Bus

Take the bus to Poitiers.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Poitiers.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Poitiers

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Poitiers by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Versailles and Poitiers is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (175 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Versailles and Poitiers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Poitiers is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Poitiers. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Montparnasse. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

TGV inOui and Transilien run train services between Versailles and Poitiers. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Versailles and Poitiers. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Divison Leclerc. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Poitiers. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Poitiers. We recommend that you take the train to Poitiers. instead which will take 1h 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 Versailles and Poitiers. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Poitiers is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Versailles to Poitiers

Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Poitiers

Transport options from Versailles to Poitiers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 30m
€80($80)
hourly333km (207 miles)
Train via Massy - Palaiseau3hrs
€81($81)
twice daily362km (225 miles)
Bus
4h 45m
€23($23)
5 times a week343km (213 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€45($45)
on demand333km (207 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