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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 $92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, while a train costs an average of $231.
Distance: 370 miles (596 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$92 Average price Cheapest | $231 Average price | $145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 49m Average total duration 15h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration Fastest 7h 57m 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 $140 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Poitiers costing on average $231 (€194).
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 49m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€77) compared to roughly $145 (€121) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€45). The journey takes 15h 19m 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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM23h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:05 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$751One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM23h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:05 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$751One-way2 transfers
Fastest
VY8248+
52401:25 PM7h15Barcelona El Prat Airport8:40 PMPoitiers$3031One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9708+4758+84889:26 AM8h39Barcelona Sants6:05 PMPoitiers$1701One-way2 transfers
- 9708 · 83559:26 AM9h48Barcelona Sants7:14 PMPoitiers$2661One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM16h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:55 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$751One-way1 transfer
3140+4758+8488+
L12 (863242)6:00 AM13h45Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord7:45 PMPoitiers$801One-way3 transfers- 3140+4758+8488+L12 (863246)6:00 AM14h41Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:41 PMPoitiers$801One-way3 transfers
AF1349+524012:20 PM8h20Barcelona El Prat Airport8:40 PMPoitiers$5051One-way1 transfer
LX1953+
LX638+52409:40 AM11h00Barcelona El Prat Airport8:40 PMPoitiers$5101One-way2 transfers- AF1449+5224 · 83336:10 AM8h29Barcelona El Prat Airport2:39 PMPoitiers$6421One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Poitiers:
A bus is $140 (€117) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Poitiers costing on average $231 (€194).
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 49m.
- Around 5 buses 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.
- 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Poitiers by train.
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