There are 6 ways to get from Poitiers to Calais by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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 Calais Frethun
best- Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethuntrain Tgv
5h 37m€119–199Bus, train via Lille
cheapest- Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
10h 30m€56–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Poitiers to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 723
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Villetrain Ter
9h 45m€79–134Drive 576.2 km
- Drive from Poitiers to Calaiscar 576.2 km
6h 36m€92–133Train, fly
- Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane BOD - LIL
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain
7h 49m€106–384Train
- Take the train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Calais Villetrain Ter
5h 43m€108–186
Poitiers to Calais by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Calais is to bus and train via Lille which costs €55 - €110 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Calais is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 5h 37m and costs €110 - €200.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Calais. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Calais Ville via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord and Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Poitiers and Calais is 665 km. The road distance is 576.2 km.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Calais without a car is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 5h 37m and costs €110 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Poitiers to Calais, including transfers.
Poitiers to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
Poitiers to Calais train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Calais is 576 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Poitiers to Calais.
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What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Calais, France?
You can take a train from Poitiers to Calais Ville via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and Calais Frethun in around 5h 37m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lille-Lesquin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–250
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poitiers to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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