There are 10 ways to get from Arles to Poitiers by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane
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 Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 081B
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
7h 24m€164–368Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 33m€32–64Train, bus
- Take the train from Arles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Niortbus
- Take the bus from Niort to Poitiersbus 723
13h 26m€59–105Drive 577.4 km
- Drive from Arles to Poitierscar 577.4 km
8h 27m€88–127Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
6h 54m€73–227Train via Bordeaux
- Take the train from Arles to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain Tgv
8h 31m€56–168Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Take the train from Arles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
3h 59m€92–348Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
8h 26m€91–316Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane MRS - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain
6h 53m€144–480Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane LYS - LIG
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain
8h 38m€202–358
Arles to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arles to Poitiers is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 13h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Arles to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs €90 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Quatrefages, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Poitiers via Nîmes Pont du Gard and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Arles and Poitiers is 1018 km. The road distance is 577.4 km.
The best way to get from Arles to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €160 - €370.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Arles to Poitiers, including transfers.
Arles to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Arles to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nîmes Pont du Gard station.
The best way to get from Arles to Poitiers is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs €160 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 13h 33m.
What companies run services between Arles, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Arles to Poitiers via Nimes Pont Du Gard, Nîmes Pont du Gard, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to Poitiers - Bus Station via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, and Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop in around 13h 33m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–280
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–320
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–160
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–290
- Website
- chalair.eu
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–90
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €150–330
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €150–220
- Rail 1st Class
- €230–330
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arles to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Train from Arles to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €24–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–55
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–70
- 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 Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €140–230
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €140–190
- 1st Class
- €180–230
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–29
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €45–65
- 1st Class
- €70–90
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Montpellier to Niort
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Niort to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Arles to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Arles 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 Arles to Poitiers is 577 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Arles to Poitiers.
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