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Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €58, while a train costs an average of €218.
Distance: 370 miles (596 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€58 Average price Cheapest | €218 Average price | €121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 14m Average total duration 13h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration Fastest 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Poitiers:
A bus is €160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Poitiers costing on average €218.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 14h 14m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €121 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €63. The journey takes 13h 44m versus 8h 27m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Poitiers
How to get from Barcelona to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3356 · 959193:20 PM20h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:10 PMPoitiers, Railway Station€551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3356 · 959193:20 PM20h50Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:10 PMPoitiers, Railway Station€551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF1349+
545412:20 PM6h04Barcelona El Prat Airport6:24 PMPoitiers€3221One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9708+4758+84889:26 AM8h38Barcelona Sants6:04 PMPoitiers€1621One-way2 transfers
- 83134 · 316112:30 AM21h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:45 PMPoitiers, Railway Station€701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 PM16h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:55 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)€731One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM17h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord12:25 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)€741One-way1 transfer
VY8242+5224 · 83777:25 AM6h29Barcelona El Prat Airport1:54 PMPoitiers€1651One-way2 transfers- VY8248+52401:10 PM7h30Barcelona El Prat Airport8:40 PMPoitiers€1681One-way1 transfer
- VY8242+54547:25 AM10h59Barcelona El Prat Airport6:24 PMPoitiers€1711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Poitiers:
A bus is €160 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Poitiers costing on average €218.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 33m.
Bus takes on average 14h 14m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Poitiers Biard Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Poitiers.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Poitiers by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Poitiers by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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