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Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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€38 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bordeaux to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bordeaux to Poitiers
Travel to Poitiers easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Poitiers.

You can get from Bordeaux to Poitiers 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Poitiers is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $10 (€9) compared to other travel options to Poitiers:
A bus is $6 (€6) less than a train with an average ticket price of $16 (€15) from Bordeaux to Poitiers.
The fastest way from Bordeaux to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 16 min.
There are alternative travel options to Poitiers that take longer:
Bus takes on average 2 h 30 min.
You should expect to travel around 128 miles (206 km) between Bordeaux and Poitiers.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Poitiers is:
- 8 buses a day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bordeaux and Poitiers as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Poitiers:
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
- Trains most often depart from Bordeaux at Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Poitiers at Poitiers.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bordeaux to Poitiers:
- You can travel from Bordeaux to Poitiers by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $10 (€9) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Bordeaux to Poitiers.
- You can travel to Poitiers from Bordeaux by train with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER or SNCF (3). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€15) with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Bordeaux to Poitiers.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bordeaux to Poitiers with the following travel companies:
- You can find 8 direct buses per day to take to Poitiers with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- You can find 7 direct trains per day to Poitiers with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3).
Direct services to Poitiers tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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