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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 346 miles (558 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Poitiers
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Poitiers, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Poitiers:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Poitiers costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €159 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €135. The journey takes 9h 0m versus 6h 35m 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 Brussels to Poitiers
How to get from Brussels to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3275 · 539058:35 AM 11h05 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 7:40 PM Poitiers, Railway Station €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
3275 · 539058:35 AM 11h05 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 7:40 PM Poitiers, Railway Station €26 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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84457:42 AM 3h48 Brussels-Midi 11:30 AM Poitiers €118 1 One-way 1 transfer
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84456:11 AM 5h19 Brussels-Midi 11:30 AM Poitiers €95 1 One-way 1 transfer
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83337:13 AM 7h26 Brussels-Midi 2:39 PM Poitiers €95 1 One-way 1 transfer
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83338:13 AM 6h26 Brussels-Midi 2:39 PM Poitiers €100 1 One-way 1 transfer
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539052:35 AM 17h05 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 7:40 PM Poitiers, Railway Station €30 1 One-way 2 transfers
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Normal2:35 AM 17h05 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 7:40 PM Poitiers, Railway Station €30 1 One-way 2 transfers
50449 · 3141 · 539052:35 AM 17h05 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 7:40 PM Poitiers, Railway Station €37 1 One-way 2 transfers
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524010:45 AM 9h55 Brussels Airport 8:40 PM Poitiers €288 1 One-way 2 transfers
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524010:45 AM 9h55 Brussels Airport 8:40 PM Poitiers €288 1 One-way 2 transfers
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524010:45 AM 9h55 Brussels Airport 8:40 PM Poitiers €288 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Poitiers:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Poitiers costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 34 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Poitiers.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Poitiers, Railway Station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, SNCF to go to Poitiers by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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