What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Poitiers?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Poitiers is to bus and train which costs €95 - €210 and takes 21h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Poitiers?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Poitiers is to fly and train which takes 7h 18m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Poitiers via Torino Porta Susa, Lyon Part Dieu and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Bologna to Poitiers?

The distance between Bologna and Poitiers is 1223 km. The road distance is 1040.4 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Poitiers without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 14h 50m and costs €170 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Poitiers?

It takes approximately 14h 50m to get from Bologna to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Poitiers bus from?

Bologna to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Poitiers train from?

Bologna to Poitiers train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Bologna to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Bologna to Poitiers is to train which takes 14h 50m and costs €170 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 20h, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €460 and takes 11h 32m.

Where does the Bologna to Poitiers bus arrive?

Bologna to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau station.

Where does the Bologna to Poitiers train arrive?

Bologna to Poitiers train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Poitiers is 1040 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m to drive from Bologna to Poitiers.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Poitiers?

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Bologna to Poitiers - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bologna to Poitiers by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
14h 50m
€172–347
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Bourgestrain
3. Take the bus from BOURGES - gare SNCF to CHÂTEAUROUX Gare Routièrebus V
4. Take the bus from CHÂTEAUROUX Gare Routière to Pôle multimodalbus 433
21h 43m
€99–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus N521
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h
€108–181
Drive 1,040.4 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Poitierscar 1,040.4 km
11h 54m
€164–237
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane BLQ - PIS
11h 32m
€110–460
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BLQ - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
7h 18m
€143–345
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIN - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain
7h 50m
€139–362

Bologna to Poitiers by train

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14h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,223.4 km
Duration: 14h 50m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Poitiers via Torino Porta Susa, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus in around 20h.

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