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How to get fromNantes to Poitou-Charentesby train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nantes to Poitou-Charentes by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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  1. Train via Tours

    best
    1. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain train Ter
    4h 53m
    €86–136

  2. Drive  203.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nantes to Poitou-Charentescar car 203.4 km
    2h 30m
    €33–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Niorttrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere Quai 2 to Place De La Postebus bus 148
    6h 7m
    €48–71

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nantes to Saintestrain train
    2. Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Angouleme to Gare de Ruffectrain train Ter
    6h 10m
    €89–140

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Viaduc Léon Blumbus bus L7
    2. Take the bus from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffecbus bus Autocar
    6h 19m
    €40–93

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  • Distance: 370.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Nantes, France and Poitou-Charentes, France?

You can take a train from Nantes to Poitou-Charentes via St Pierre Des Corps, Poitiers, and Gare de Ruffec in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare routière to Poitou-Charentes via Viaduc Léon Blum, Poitiers, and Gare de Ruffec in around 6h 19m.

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