Rome2Rio

How to get fromGeneva to Poitiersby plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

Find Transport to Poitiers

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Geneva to Poitiers by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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.

  1. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane GVA - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train
    4h 33m
    €93–262

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Busbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 55m
    €72–129

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    7h 54m
    €161–336

  4. Drive 533.1 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Poitierscar car 533.1 km
    6h 28m
    €93–135

  5. Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane GVA - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain train
    4h 37m
    €171–385

  6. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane GVA - NTE
    2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train
    5h 26m
    €117–308

  7. Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane GVA - LRH
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain train
    4h 40m
    €124–349

  8. Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane GVA - ORY
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain train
    3h 57m
    €135–351

  9. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    8h 5m
    €174–341

  10. Train via Lyon

    1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain train
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    9h 50m
    €131–276

Geneva to Poitiers by train

Calendar74Weekly Trains
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€161Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Geneva to Poitiers.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 812.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Genève to Poitiers via Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus in around 11h 55m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus 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

More Questions & Answers