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How to get fromCaen to Poitou-Charentesby train (TGV), bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Poitou-Charentes by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain train K39
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain train Ter
    6h 14m
    €85–192

  2. Bus via Nantes

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen to Nantesbus bus 712 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nantes to Niortbus bus 761
    3. Take the bus from Place De La Breche to Place De La Postebus bus 148
    10h 21m
    €42–85

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Nantes - Haluchère-Batignollesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Niortbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Place De La Breche to Place De La Postebus bus 148
    9h 51m
    €69–92

  4. Drive 417.1 km

    1. Drive from Caen to Poitou-Charentescar car 417.1 km
    4h 2m
    €63–92

  5. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain train K2+
    2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Poitiers to Gare de Ruffectrain train Ter
    6h 45m
    €90–218

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Caen, France and Poitou-Charentes, France?

You can take a train from Caen to Poitou-Charentes via St Pierre Des Corps, Poitiers, and Gare de Ruffec in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Poitou-Charentes via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles, Niort, Pied De Fond, Breche, Place De La Breche, and Place De La Poste in around 9h 51m.

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