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 €70 - €120 and takes 13h 55m.

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 3m and costs €150 - €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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

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 St Louis and arriving at Poitiers via Strasbourg, Gare de l'Est and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Poitiers?

The distance between Basel and Poitiers is 899 km. The road distance is 645.6 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 3m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis 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 3m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 55m.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Poitiers is 646 km. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Basel to Poitiers.

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

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

Book your Basel to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 3m
€157–298
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 55m
€70–116
Drive 645.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Poitierscar 645.6 km
8h 6m
€116–167
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
6h 58m
€100–291
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
8h 1m
€204–402
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 50m
€168–414
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 17m
€158–377
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
8h 4m
€121–346
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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
8h 17m
€118–395

Basel to Poitiers by train, subway, and foot

65Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 899.2 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Poitiers via Strasbourg, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 55m.

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