Rome2Rio

How to get fromGalway to Poitiersby car, car ferry, bus, plane, train, or ferry

Find Transport to Poitiers

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Galway to Poitiers by car, car ferry, bus, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Galway to Cork Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoffcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Poitierscar car
    24h 22m
    €236–362

  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane plane SNN - PIS
    11h 34m
    €81–572

  3. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane plane NOC - PIS
    18h 50m
    €116–502

  4. Train, ferry via Paris

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    30h 25m
    €427–1,150

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Caen to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    30h 55m
    €394–1,092

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Parkgate Stbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rennes - Bus Station to Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hubbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus bus L7
    33h 28m
    €331–1,002

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane DUB - LRH
    3. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain train
    9h 57m
    €109–334

Galway to Poitiers by train, tram, foot, ferry, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration30h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€427Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Galway to Poitiers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,152.5 km
  • Duration: 24h 22m

What companies run services between Galway, Ireland and Poitiers, France?

There is no direct connection from Galway to Poitiers. However, you can drive to Cork Port, take the car ferry to Port de Roscoff, then drive to Poitiers. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) airport, then fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS).

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides