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How to get fromSaint-Étienne to Poitiersby train, plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Poitiers by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane plane LYS - PIS
    3h 32m
    €67–354

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Saint-Étienne to Poitiersrideshare rideshare 410.1 km
    5h 55m
    €27

  3. Train via Antony

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    5h 55m
    €146–243

  4. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 44m
    €60–97

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roannetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Roanne to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    7h 11m
    €105–179

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrandbus bus X18
    2. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Felletin - Gare Sncfbus bus 259
    3. Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus bus 204
    4. Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiersbus bus
    12h 13m
    €48–68

  7. Drive  409.8 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Poitierscar car 409.8 km
    5h 19m
    €77–112

Saint-Étienne to Poitiers by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Poitiers via Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Station via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 10h 44m.

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