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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 12h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 35m Average total duration Fastest 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Poitiers:
A bus is $176 (€145) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Poitiers costing on average $233 (€191).
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 50m.
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How to get from Madrid to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:00 PM11h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:20 AMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$391One-way0 transfers
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- Normal11:00 PM11h20Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:20 AMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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545412:20 PM6h18Madrid Barajas Airport6:38 PMPoitiers$4281One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal10:30 PM11h50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:20 AMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$391One-way0 transfers
- 316010:30 PM11h50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:20 AMPoitiers, Railway Station$611One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM12h45Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:40 AMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$711One-way1 transfer
IB589+5488 · 5358 · 83473:45 PM6h56Madrid Barajas Airport10:41 PMPoitiers$2681One-way3 transfers- IB585+52409:45 AM10h55Madrid Barajas Airport8:40 PMPoitiers$2891One-way1 transfer
- IB585+5488 · 5358 · 83479:45 AM12h56Madrid Barajas Airport10:41 PMPoitiers$2971One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Poitiers:
A bus is $176 (€145) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Poitiers costing on average $233 (€191).
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 50m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Poitiers by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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