There are 6 ways to get from Valence to Poitiers by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
best- Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
2h 32m€74–379Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus 724
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
12h 35m€56–98Train
- Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 081B
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 38m€127–270Drive 501.6 km
- Drive from Valence to Poitierscar 501.6 km
6h 45m€79–114Train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
6h 25m€96–271Bus via Felletin
- Take the bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routierebus
- Take the bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrandbus X18
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Felletin - Gare Sncfbus 259
- Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 204
- Take the bus from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiersbus
14h 14m€64–103
Valence to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valence to Poitiers is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Valence to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 2h 32m and costs €70 - €380.
No, there is no direct bus from Valence station to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Valence - Central Bus Station and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Lyon and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Valence to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Poitiers via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Valence and Poitiers is 476 km. The road distance is 501.6 km.
The best way to get from Valence to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €120 - €270.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Valence to Poitiers, including transfers.
Valence to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Valence - Central Bus Station.
Valence to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud station.
The best way to get from Valence to Poitiers is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 35m.
What companies run services between Valence, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Valence Ville to Poitiers via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station via Lyon, Tours, and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140–230
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Valence to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Valence to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Poitiers is 502 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Valence to Poitiers.
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