There are 5 ways to get from Poitiers (Station) to Royan by train (TGV), bus, car, 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.
Train via Angoulême
best- Take the train from Poitiers to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Royantrain Ter
4h 31m€40–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poitiers to La Rochellebus 723
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 8m€14–27Drive 167.2 km
- Drive from Poitiers (Station) to Royancar 167.2 km
1h 41m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Poitiers to Niorttrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Niort to Royantrain Ter
4h 59m€33–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Poitiers to Niorttrain Ter / ...
- Take the bus from Niort to Royanbus Autocar
6h 15m€35–53
Poitiers (Station) to Royan by foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poitiers (Station) to Royan is to bus which costs €14 - €28 and takes 6h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Poitiers (Station) to Royan is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers (Station) to Royan. However, there are services departing from Galeries Sud and arriving at Royan via Poitiers and La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers (Station) to Royan. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Royan via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Poitiers (Station) and Royan is 233 km. The road distance is 167.2 km.
The best way to get from Poitiers (Station) to Royan without a car is to train via Angoulême which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Poitiers (Station) to Royan, including transfers.
Poitiers (Station) to Royan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poitiers station.
Poitiers (Station) to Royan train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
The best way to get from Poitiers (Station) to Royan is to train via Angoulême which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €28 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Poitiers (Station), Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Royan, France?
You can take a vehicle from Poitiers (Station) to Royan via Galeries Sud, Gare Pont Achard, Poitiers, and Angouleme in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poitiers (Station) to Royan via Galeries Sud, Gare Pont Achard, Poitiers, La Rochelle, and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Niort to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poitiers to La Rochelle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
Bus from Niort to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Poitiers (Station) to Royan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at La Rochelle station.
Poitiers (Station) to Royan train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers (Station) to Royan is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Poitiers (Station) to Royan.
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