The average train between Calais and Poitiers takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 4 times a day between Calais and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Poitiers station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Calais to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Calais to Poitiers train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Calais and Poitiers is 498.3 km. The road distance is 621 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Poitiers via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 3m.