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 €35 - €60 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Poitiers is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €130 - €420.

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 38m.

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 Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Poitiers?

The distance between Basel and Poitiers is 943 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 7h 9m and costs €140 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Poitiers train from?

Basel to Poitiers train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 7h 9m and costs €140 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €40 - €190 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Basel to Poitiers bus arrive?

Basel to Poitiers bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Tours Parking Peupliers station.

Where does the Basel to Poitiers train arrive?

Basel to Poitiers train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 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, 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 Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Poitierstrain Tgv
7h 9m
€146–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking Peupliersbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 25m
€39–55
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 099 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 38m
€41–184
Drive 645.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Poitierscar 645.8 km
8h 7m
€112–162
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
7h 33m
€74–286
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
7h 13m
€132–322
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 46m
€138–414
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 52m
€89–364
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
9h 9m
€104–353

Basel to Poitiers by train

3Weekly Trains

7h 9mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 942.9 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Poitiers via Strasbourg in around 7h 9m. 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 38m.

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