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Musée Sainte-Croix
Main fine arts museum in the former episcopal palace, with archaeology, paintings, and sculptures spanning centuries.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Poitiers is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Poitiers will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 1 buses from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Poitiers, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 478 km distance in an average of 7 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 7 h 10 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.

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Buses from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Poitiers run on average 1 times per day, taking around 12h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 7h 10m.
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €40 |
The table below shows live departures for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Poitiers buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:20 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz | 14h00 | 11:20 AM Poitiers | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Main fine arts museum in the former episcopal palace, with archaeology, paintings, and sculptures spanning centuries.
Immersive center on electronic image and digital creation, known for innovative exhibitions and audiovisual experiences.
Museum within one of France’s oldest baptisteries, presenting archaeological layers and early Christian heritage.
Picturesque old quarter of narrow lanes, half-timbered houses, and small shops that captures the city’s medieval character.
Main square of central Poitiers, lined with grand civic buildings and cafés, and ideal for orienting a walking tour.
Elegant central square beside Notre-Dame-la-Grande, excellent for admiring the church façade and old-town atmosphere.
A soft goat cheese from Poitou, often ash-coated. It is a regional staple with a mild, creamy taste that reflects the area's strong dairy tradition.
A buttery goat cheese from nearby Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine, commonly enjoyed in Poitiers. Its straw through the center makes it distinctive and traditional.
A rustic pork pâté baked in pastry, linked to old Poitevin country cooking. It is valued for its rich filling and festive, shareable style.
Refined contemporary restaurant in central Poitiers, known for polished French cooking and an intimate setting suited to a special dinner.
Well-regarded traditional French brasserie with regional dishes, classic décor, and a lively but comfortable atmosphere near the center.
Casual crêperie popular for savory galettes and sweet crêpes. A dependable choice for a relaxed meal in the historic city center.
Moderate for France. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Paris, while local buses and everyday meals stay reasonably priced for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Vitoria-Gasteiz to Poitiers buses use the Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses to Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) station pair, with some services arriving at Poitiers, Gare. Use this guide to compare Vitoria-Gasteiz and Poitiers bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station), Coffee Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
Available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière). ATMs are available at Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
Ticket office support is available at Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
Available at Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière): Basic accessibility features available.
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