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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Poitiers is to bus and train which costs €45 - €80 and takes 16h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Poitiers is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €75 - €280.

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, Brausebad and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Basel Euroairport FR and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.

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 Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Basel to Poitiers?

The distance between Basel and Poitiers is 846 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 which takes 6h 33m and costs €75 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Poitiers train from?

Basel to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Basel to Poitiers is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €200 and takes 14h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Poitiers bus arrive?

Basel to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where does the Basel to Poitiers train arrive?

Basel to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Poitiers is 646 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Basel to Poitiers.

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

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Where can I stay near 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, plane, or train

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
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
6h 33m
€76–277
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N191 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
14h 18m
€42–194
Drive 645.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Poitiers645.8 km
8h 3m
€111–160
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
7h 28m
€71–276
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking PeupliersUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to PoitiersTgv
16h 38m
€50–77
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
6h 46m
€143–394
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)SXB - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
7h 55m
€106–284
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
8h 42m
€96–354
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
9h 4m
€116–372

Basel to Poitiers by train and subway

1Weekly Services

6h 33mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 845.8 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Poitiers - Bus Station via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 14h 18m.

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