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Compare train and bus for Poitiers to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Madrid 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 11h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $195.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $255 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 41m Average total duration Fastest 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Madrid:
A bus is $115 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Madrid costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 28m.
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How to get from Poitiers to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poitiers to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:50 PM11h25Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)9:15 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$391One-way0 transfers
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Normal9:50 PM11h25Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)9:15 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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AF14002:20 PM8h55Poitiers11:15 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$3721One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal9:50 PM11h55Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$391One-way0 transfers
31619:50 PM11h55Poitiers, Railway Station9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$611One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Madrid:
A bus is $115 (€94) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Madrid costing on average $195 (€160).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 28m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poitiers and Madrid as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Madrid by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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