There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Poitiers by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Calais Frethun
best- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
5h 57m€119–226Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiersbus 723
9h 43m€74–141Drive 577.3 km
- Drive from Calais to Poitierscar 577.3 km
6h 38m€91–131Train, fly
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LIL - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
7h 58m€95–395Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 6m€100–207
Calais to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Poitiers is to train and bus which costs €70 - €150 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Poitiers is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 5h 57m and costs €110 - €230.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Poitiers via Calais Frethun, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Calais and Poitiers is 669 km. The road distance is 577.3 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Poitiers without a car is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 5h 57m and costs €110 - €230.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Calais to Poitiers, including transfers.
Calais to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Frethun station.
Calais to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Poitiers is 577 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Calais to Poitiers.
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What companies run services between Calais, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Poitiers via Calais Frethun, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 5h 57m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Calais Frethun to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
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