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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $136.
Distance: 449 miles (723 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $252 Average price |
12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Amsterdam to Poitiers:
A bus is $185 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Poitiers costing on average $252 (€206).
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Poitiers
How to get from Amsterdam to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1602 · 9591911:30 PM12h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:10 PMPoitiers, Railway Station$791One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
1602 · 9591911:30 PM12h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:10 PMPoitiers, Railway Station$791One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1405+
5224 · 83798:15 AM5h37Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:52 PMPoitiers$4181One-way2 transfers
Other options
9830 · 5454+
953210:34 AM8h04Amsterdam Zuid6:38 PMPoitiers$2641One-way2 transfers
9376+
84614:40 PM6h37Amsterdam Centraal11:17 PMPoitiers$2691One-way1 transfer
9476+
122914:40 PM6h37Amsterdam Centraal11:17 PMPoitiers$2691One-way1 transfer
1698 · 959199:30 PM14h40Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:10 PMPoitiers, Railway Station$791One-way1 transfer
1608 · 5404911:28 PM17h42Schiphol, Airport Terminal 15:10 PMPoitiers, Railway Station$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:45 PM12h50Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)4:35 AMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$1051One-way1 transfer
AF3217 · AF7503+
54549:45 AM8h53Amsterdam Airport Schiphol6:38 PMPoitiers$3661One-way2 transfers
AF3217 · AF7503+
52409:45 AM10h55Amsterdam Airport Schiphol8:40 PMPoitiers$3661One-way2 transfers
LX725 · LX638+
54549:50 AM8h48Amsterdam Airport Schiphol6:38 PMPoitiers$3761One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Poitiers:
A bus is $185 (€151) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Poitiers costing on average $252 (€206).
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 56m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Poitiers.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, GVB to go to Poitiers by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Eurostar to go to Poitiers by train.
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