What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Poitiers?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Poitiers is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Poitiers?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Poitiers is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €160 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Poitiers via Offenburg Bahnhof, Kehl Bahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to Poitiers?

The distance between Basel and Poitiers is 847 km. The road distance is 645.8 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Poitiers without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Poitiers without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €160 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Poitiers?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Basel to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Poitiers bus from?

Basel to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Poitiers train from?

Basel to Poitiers train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Basel to Poitiers is to train via Paris which takes 6h 14m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Poitiers bus arrive?

Basel to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Poitiers train arrive?

Basel to Poitiers train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Poitiers is 646 km. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Basel to Poitiers.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Poitiers?

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Basel to Poitiers - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 14m
€163–294
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 40m
€64–113
Drive 645.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Poitierscar 645.8 km
8h 7m
€112–161
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
7h 56m
€110–354
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
8h 7m
€203–372
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
6h 49m
€153–404
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
8h 8m
€184–536
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane ZRH - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
8h 50m
€156–418
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
8h 53m
€121–434

Basel to Poitiers by train and bus

5Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 846.9 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Poitiers via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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