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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 an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 11h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, while a train costs an average of €160.
Distance: 471 miles (759 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€48 Average price Cheapest | €160 Average price | €211 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) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €48 compared to roughly €211 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €163. The journey takes 11h 11m 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.
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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.
- 31619:50 PM11h55Poitiers, Railway Station9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 31619:50 PM11h55Poitiers, Railway Station9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal9:50 PM11h25Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)9:15 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)€431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal9:50 PM11h55Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)9:45 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses€431One-way0 transfers
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- Around 4 buses 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, Alsa, FlixBus, 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, BlaBlaCar.
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