There are 5 ways to get from Royan to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Royan to Angoulemetrain Ter
- Take the train from Angouleme to Poitierstrain Tgv
2h 34m€39–78Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Royan to Poitiers175.1 km
2h 14m€9–13Bus, train
- Take the bus from Royan to Niortbus Autocar
- Take the train from Niort to Poitierstrain Ter / ...
4h 27m€35–56Bus
- Take the bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Poitiersbus 723
4h 45m€13–31Drive 176 km
- Drive from Royan to Poitierscar 176 km
1h 51m€28–40
Royan to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Royan to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €9 - €13 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Royan to Poitiers is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Royan to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at Poitiers via La Rochelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Royan to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Royan and arriving at Poitiers via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Royan and Poitiers is 227 km. The road distance is 176 km.
The best way to get from Royan to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Royan to Poitiers, including transfers.
Royan to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Royan station.
Royan to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Royan station.
The best way to get from Royan to Poitiers is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Royan, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Royan to Poitiers via Angouleme in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royan to Poitiers via La Rochelle - Bus Station and La Rochelle in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Royan to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Angouleme to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Niort to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Angouleme to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Niort to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Royan to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 0970 870 870
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Royan to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from La Rochelle to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Royan to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Royan to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at La Rochelle - Bus Station.
Royan to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Angouleme station.
Yes, the driving distance between Royan to Poitiers is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Royan to Poitiers.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Royan and Poitiers. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.