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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Poitiers is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 26m.

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 4h 36m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva station to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Geneva - Bus Station and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

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 Geneve and arriving at Poitiers via Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Geneva to Poitiers?

The distance between Geneva and Poitiers is 826 km. The road distance is 532.5 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 6h 43m and costs €70 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Poitiers train from?

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

Train or bus from Geneva to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Geneva to Poitiers is to train via Paris which takes 6h 43m and costs €70 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €210 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Geneva to Poitiers bus arrive?

Geneva to Poitiers bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus 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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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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Geneva to Poitiers - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 43m
€72–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Busbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 45m
€52–201
Drive 532.5 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Poitierscar 532.5 km
6h 26m
€92–133
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 3m
€63–229
Train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
9h 40m
€65–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Clermont Ferrandbus
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCFbus 259
4. Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 204
5. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain Ter
14h 56m
€95–177
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 36m
€131–367
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
4h 54m
€86–319
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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
6h 21m
€74–317

Geneva to Poitiers by train and subway

1Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 826.2 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Geneve to Poitiers via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus in around 11h 45m.

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