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Compare train and bus for Lille to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 383 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 383, while a train costs an average of DKK 891.
Distance: 306 miles (493 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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DKK 383 Average price Cheapest | DKK 891 Average price | DKK 1,186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Poitiers, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Poitiers:
A bus is DKK 509 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Poitiers costing on average DKK 891.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Tickets start at around DKK 383 compared to roughly DKK 1,186 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 803. The journey takes 8h 5m versus 6h 2m 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 Lille to Poitiers
How to get from Lille to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50802 · 31611:35 PM 8h10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 9:45 PM Poitiers, Railway Station DKK 164 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
50802 · 31611:35 PM 8h10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) 9:45 PM Poitiers, Railway Station DKK 164 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
52405:17 PM 3h23 Lille Flandres 8:40 PM Poitiers DKK 494 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
52026:15 AM 4h14 Lille Flandres 10:29 AM Poitiers DKK 534 1 One-way 0 transfers
7026 · 837710:12 AM 3h40 Lille Flandres 1:52 PM Poitiers DKK 645 1 One-way 1 transfer
7032 · 848511:43 AM 4h06 Lille Flandres 3:49 PM Poitiers DKK 661 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Poitiers:
A bus is DKK 509 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Poitiers costing on average DKK 891.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Poitiers.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Poitiers, Railway Station.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Poitiers by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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