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Musée Basque et de l'histoire de Bayonne
The leading museum for Basque culture in France, covering regional history, traditions, language, and daily life in a large riverside historic building.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
373 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poitiers to Bayonne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poitiers to Bayonne will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 4 buses that leave Poitiers for Bayonne on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 373 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Bayonne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 231 miles (373 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Bayonne:
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Bayonne costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Bayonne take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 31m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Poitiers to Bayonne buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
95919 | 12:15 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 5h30 | 5:45 PM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 5h45 | 6:55 PM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 0 transfersDirect | |
3161 | 9:50 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 5h15 | 3:05 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:50 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 5h15 | 3:05 AM Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Poitiers to Bayonne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 231 miles (373 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 231 miles (373 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Well-regarded restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, known for generous Southwestern French and Basque dishes made with regional ingredients.
Historic and refined restaurant in central Bayonne serving polished Basque cuisine in an elegant, established setting.
Traditional Bayonne institution known for classic Basque dishes, especially regional meats and local specialties, in a warm old-town setting.
Prices are moderate by French standards. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while fine dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated, not required. Tip small change in cafés; round up taxi fares.
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Bayonne, Quai de Lesseps / Chem. de Saint-Bernard -> Gare de Bayonne
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