There are 5 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
5h 27m€80–160Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers272.2 km
4h 19m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m€39–71Bus via Limoges
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Felletin - Gare Sncfbus 259
- Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 204
- Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiersbus
9h 43m€31–45Drive 270.8 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitierscar 270.8 km
3h 51m€43–61
Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Clermont-Ferrand station to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Poitiers via Nevers and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Poitiers is 477 km. The road distance is 270.8 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €80 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Poitiers via Nevers and St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station in around 7h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Felletin - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Poitiers.
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