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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Poitiers is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Poitiers is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Poitiers via Lyon and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Poitiers via Bellegarde, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Geneva to Poitiers?

The distance between Geneva and Poitiers is 826 km. The road distance is 533.1 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Poitiers without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Poitiers without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 14m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Geneva to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Poitiers bus from?

Geneva to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Poitiers train from?

Geneva to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bellegarde station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Geneva to Poitiers is to train via Paris which takes 7h 14m and costs €160 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Geneva to Poitiers bus arrive?

Geneva to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Geneva to Poitiers train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Poitiers is 533 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Geneva to Poitiers.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 887+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Geneva to Poitiers - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Geneva 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
7h 14m
€160–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus 724
3. Take the bus from Tours to Poitiersbus 723
13h 5m
€53–97
Drive 533.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Poitierscar 533.1 km
6h 26m
€93–134
Fly Geneva International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane GVA - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
5h 1m
€85–236
Train
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
10h 25m
€124–284
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
10h 51m
€119–243
Fly Geneva International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
4h 37m
€153–363
Fly Geneva International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain
3h 51m
€128–339
Fly Geneva International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
6h 15m
€98–304
Fly Geneva International Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane GVA - LRH
2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain
5h 2m
€128–374
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
5h 38m
€98–384

Geneva to Poitiers by train and subway

4Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 826.1 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Genève to Poitiers via Bellegarde, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Poitiers via Lyon and Tours in around 13h 5m.

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