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Compare train and bus for Poitiers to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, while a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 449 miles (723 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$92 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $256 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Poitiers to Amsterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Poitiers to Amsterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Amsterdam:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Amsterdam costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 19m.
Tickets start at around $92 compared to roughly $256 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $165. The journey takes 12h 49m versus 9h 22m 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 Poitiers to Amsterdam
How to get from Poitiers to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poitiers to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
95920 · 16114:45 PM 13h20 Poitiers, Railway Station 6:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
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95920 · 16114:45 PM 13h20 Poitiers, Railway Station 6:05 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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93216:12 AM 6h38 Poitiers 12:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal $216 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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93398:20 AM 7h30 Poitiers 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal $128 1 One-way 1 transfer
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936311:16 AM 8h34 Poitiers 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal $128 1 One-way 1 transfer
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946311:16 AM 8h34 Poitiers 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal $128 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM 19h50 Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 $77 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 AM 18h35 Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) 11:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM 19h10 Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) 7:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
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KL14122:20 PM 7h30 Poitiers 9:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $409 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AF83462:20 PM 7h30 Poitiers 9:50 PM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $409 1 One-way 1 transfer
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SK2551 · SK97422:20 PM 19h25 Poitiers 9:45 AM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol $524 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Amsterdam:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Amsterdam costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 19m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poitiers and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poitiers and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, TGV, Eurocity Direct, TER | SNCF, Intercity to go to Amsterdam by train.
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