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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of €80 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 12h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €80, while a bus costs an average of €80.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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€80 Average price Cheapest | €153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 34m Average total duration Fastest 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €153 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €74. The journey takes 12h 4m versus 9h 31m 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 Madrid to Poitiers
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.
9:00 PM11h20Madrid8:20 AMPoitiers€291One-way0 transfers
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9:00 PM11h20Madrid8:20 AMPoitiers€291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:00 PM11h20Madrid8:20 AMPoitiers€291One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:30 PM11h50Madrid9:20 AMPoitiers€411One-way0 transfers
8:30 PM11h50Madrid8:20 AMPoitiers€461One-way0 transfers
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- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Poitiers as scheduled services by bus and train 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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