There are 6 ways to get from León to Poitiers by bus, train (Renfe, TGV), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Leon to Poitiersbus FlixBus N1153
11h 40m€75–120Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest- Take the bus from León to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 14m€60–100Train
- Take the train from Leon to Miranda De Ebrotrain Alv
- Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Iruntrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain Tgv
12h 6m€140–235Drive 847.3 km
- Drive from León to Poitierscar 847.3 km
8h 20m€139–200Fly from León Airport, train
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LEN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
10h 6m€183–828Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAD - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
8h 59m€126–385
León to Poitiers by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from León to Poitiers is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from León to Poitiers is to drive which takes 8h 20m and costs €130 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leon and arriving at Poitiers. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from León to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Poitiers via Miranda De Ebro, Irun, Hendaye and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
The distance between León and Poitiers is 906 km. The road distance is 847.3 km.
The best way to get from León to Poitiers without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs €75 - €120.
The bus from Leon to Poitiers takes 11h 40m including transfers and departs three times a week.
León to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leon station.
León to Poitiers train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to Poitiers is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs €75 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €240 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between León, Spain and Poitiers, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Leon to Poitiers 3 times a week. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 11h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leon to Poitiers via Miranda De Ebro, Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 12h 6m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from León Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–750
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from León Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–750
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €23–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Miranda De Ebro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Miranda De Ebro to Irun
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leon to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from León to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
León to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poitiers station.
León to Poitiers train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Miranda De Ebro station.
Yes, the driving distance between León to Poitiers is 847 km. It takes approximately 8h 20m to drive from León to Poitiers.
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