The average train between Bologna and Poitiers takes 17h 54m and the fastest train takes 11h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Bologna and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 11:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Torino Porta Susa and take an average of 17h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Poitiers station via Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 54m.
Bologna to Poitiers train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Poitiers train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Bologna to Poitiers train tickets online with ItaloTreno, TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Bologna and Poitiers is 886.5 km. The road distance is 1,397 km.
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Poitiers via Torino Porta Susa, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 12h 51m.