There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
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 Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain K39
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
4h 19m€55–71Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Poitiers358 km
4h 30m€23Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus 712 / ...
- Take the bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Viaduc Léon Blumbus 07
8h 50mDrive 358.5 km
- Drive from Caen to Poitierscar 358.5 km
3h 25m€55–80
Caen to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €23 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Poitiers is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Viaduc Léon Blum via Nantes Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Poitiers via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Caen and Poitiers is 365 km. The road distance is 358.5 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Caen to Poitiers, including transfers.
Caen to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Poitiers train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Poitiers is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €55 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Poitiers via St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Viaduc Léon Blum via Nantes and Nantes Gare SNCF in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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 Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–44
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- 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 Caen to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 09 69 39 14 14
- Website
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
Bus from Nantes Gare SNCF to Viaduc Léon Blum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- aleop.paysdelaloire.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.
Caen to Poitiers train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Poitiers is 359 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Caen to Poitiers.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Poitiers. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













