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 - €95 and takes 11h 50m.

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 54m and costs €120 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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 Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Geneva to Poitiers?

The distance between Geneva and Poitiers is 895 km. The road distance is 534.8 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 Antony which takes 6h 47m and costs €150 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 Geneve station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Geneva to Poitiers is to train via Antony which takes 6h 47m and costs €150 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Geneva to Poitiers bus arrive?

Geneva to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Massy-Palaiseau station.

Where does the Geneva to Poitiers train arrive?

Geneva to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Poitiers is 535 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m 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?

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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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 Antony
best
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 47m
€154–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus FlixBus N799
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 50m
€54–94
Drive 534.8 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Poitierscar 534.8 km
6h 24m
€96–138
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
4h 30m
€84–273
Train
1. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 55m
€156–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Bourgestrain
3. Take the bus from Bourges to Chateauroux Gare Routierebus
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Pôle multimodalbus 433
13h 36m
€80–135
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
€167–391
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 54m
€128–365
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
5h 43m
€98–323
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 26m
€100–409
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
4h 54m
€120–353

Geneva to Poitiers by train

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6h 47mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 895.3 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Geneve to Poitiers via Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus in around 11h 50m.

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