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

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There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Poitiers by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Iruntrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    12h 1m
    €153–275

  2. Bus via Vitoria-Gasteiz

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Vitoria-Gasteizbus bus Alsa / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Poitiersbus bus FlixBus N1153
    12h 15m
    €73–138

  3. Drive 912.2 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Poitierscar car 912.2 km
    9h 3m
    €145–209

  4. Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane plane MAD - PIS
    12h 5m
    €101–312

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 25m
    €80–142

  6. Train via Burgos

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to Pasajestrain train
    3. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    12h 43m
    €151–297

  7. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane MAD - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain train
    6h 58m
    €98–269

  8. Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane MAD - ORY
    2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain train
    7h 2m
    €135–338

  9. Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane MAD - 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
    8h 1m
    €115–284

Madrid to Poitiers by train and foot

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,046.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 1m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Poitiers via Irun, Irun, Hendaia, Hendaye, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Poitiers via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 12h 15m.

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