The average train between Nantes and Poitiers takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes 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 every 4 hours between Nantes and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Nantes is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Poitiers station via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Nantes to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Nantes to Poitiers train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Nantes and Poitiers is 160.5 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Poitiers via St Pierre Des Corps in around 2h 54m.