There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Poitiers by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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 Ostende to CourtraiIc / ...
- Take the train from Tourcoing to Poitiers7669
6h 38m€113–238Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bruges to Paris1740
- Take the bus from Paris to Poitiers1733
12h 25m€44–88Drive 633.6 km
- Drive from Ostend to Poitiers633.6 km
6h 18m€98–141Train via Tours
- Take the train from Ostende to CourtraiIc / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to PoitiersTgv
8h 45m€103–158
Ostend to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Poitiers is to bus which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Ostend to Poitiers is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Poitiers via Bruges and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Poitiers via Courtrai and Tourcoing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Ostend and Poitiers is 690 km. The road distance is 633.6 km.
The best way to get from Ostend to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €110 - €240.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Ostend to Poitiers, including transfers.
Ostend to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.
Ostend to Poitiers train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
The best way to get from Ostend to Poitiers is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Ostende to Poitiers via Courtrai and Tourcoing in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Poitiers via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Paris in around 12h 25m.
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- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ostende to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- 1st Class
- €13–19
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 Tourcoing to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–220
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €100–150
- Rail 1st Class
- €150–220
Train from Lille Flandres to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- 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
- Twice 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
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- 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 Bruges to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ostend to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Ostend to Poitiers train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Poitiers is 634 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Ostend to Poitiers.
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