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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 2m
    €148–277

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Poitiers Futuroscopebus bus FlixBus 793 / ...
    12h 27m
    €74–122

  3. Drive 912.2 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Poitierscar car 912.2 km
    9h 3m
    €143–207

  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
    €96–402

  5. 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 51m
    €146–298

  6. Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus Alsa / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 45m
    €78–133

  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 55m
    €103–279

  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
    6h 59m
    €130–368

  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
    7h 54m
    €108–304

Madrid to Poitiers by train and foot

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration12h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,046.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Madrid to Poitiers Futuroscope twice daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 11h 55m.

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