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Compare train and bus for Poitiers to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 413 miles (665 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 12m Average total duration 12h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Rotterdam:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Rotterdam costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€78) compared to roughly $247 (€202) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152 (€124). The journey takes 12h 42m versus 8h 33m 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 Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poitiers to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:45 PM12h15Poitiers4:00 AMRotterdam$501One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM12h15Poitiers4:00 AMRotterdam$501One-way0 transfers
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3:45 PM12h15Poitiers4:00 AMRotterdam$501One-way0 transfers
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2:45 PM12h15Poitiers3:00 AMRotterdam$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Rotterdam:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Rotterdam costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 12m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poitiers and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Poitiers and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Eurostar to go to Rotterdam by train.
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