- Must visit
Cité du Vin
Immersive museum dedicated to world wine cultures with multimedia exhibits and panoramic city views. One of Bordeaux's signature modern attractions.
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poitiers to Bordeaux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poitiers to Bordeaux will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 3 buses that leave Poitiers for Bordeaux on Tue, Jun 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 206 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
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95919
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95919Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Bordeaux:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Bordeaux costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $70 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€43). The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Poitiers to Bordeaux buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 3h05 | 7:45 AM Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 3h20 | 8:00 AM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 transfersDirect | |
95919 | 12:15 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 3h00 | 3:15 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 3h00 | 4:10 PM Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 3h30 | 4:40 PM Pessac, Avenue Eugène et Marc Dulout (Pessac Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
54049 | 5:15 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 3h00 | 8:15 PM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
3161 | 9:50 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 2h50 | 12:40 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:50 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 2h50 | 12:40 AM Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Poitiers to Bordeaux run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
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Discover the best of Bordeaux — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bordeaux trip today.
Immersive museum dedicated to world wine cultures with multimedia exhibits and panoramic city views. One of Bordeaux's signature modern attractions.
Major history museum covering Bordeaux and the Aquitaine region from prehistory to the modern era, including important collections on trade and society.
Contemporary art museum in a former warehouse, known for ambitious exhibitions and a striking industrial setting near the river.
Atmospheric old quarter with narrow streets, lively squares, and heritage buildings, ideal for wandering through historic Bordeaux.
Riverside promenades along the Garonne, ideal for walking, cycling, and skyline views, especially around golden hour.
One of Europe's largest city squares, used for events and framed by major monuments and broad open views.
Small caramelized pastry with a soft custardy center, flavored with vanilla and rum. It is Bordeaux’s signature sweet and a classic souvenir.
Beef steak served with a rich red wine, shallot, marrow, and butter sauce. It is one of the best-known expressions of Bordeaux’s wine-based cooking.
Traditional regional fish stew made with lamprey cooked in Bordeaux red wine, often thickened with its blood and served with leeks.
A celebrated traditional Bordeaux restaurant known for hearty southwestern dishes, wood-fire cooking, and a rustic old-fashioned dining room.
Historic fine-dining restaurant in central Bordeaux, famous for refined French cuisine, polished service, and an elegant Belle Époque setting.
Well-known casual seafood restaurant loved for oysters, fish, and shellfish, with a bustling bistro feel near the historic center.
Moderate for France: cafes and transport are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills or leave 5-10% for great service. Tipping is optional in cafes; round up taxis.
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