The average train between Zurich and Poitiers takes 12h 25m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 1:34 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 12h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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16h 16m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Poitiers? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Poitiers station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
Zurich to Poitiers train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Poitiers train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Zurich to Poitiers train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and RATP Metro.
The distance between Zurich and Poitiers is 628.4 km. The road distance is 936 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Poitiers via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 34m.