The average train between Basel and Poitiers takes 10h 9m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 10h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Poitiers? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Poitiers station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
Basel to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Basel to Poitiers train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Poitiers is 558 km. The road distance is 900 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Poitiers via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 40m.