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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Carnac is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Carnac is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Carnac?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Gare SNCF and arriving at Illertissen via Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Carnac?

The distance between Poitiers and Carnac is 472 km. The road distance is 319.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Carnac without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €70 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Poitiers to Carnac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Carnac bus from?

Poitiers to Carnac bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare SNCF station.

Train or bus from Poitiers to Carnac?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Carnac is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Poitiers to Carnac bus arrive?

Poitiers to Carnac bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière station.

Can I drive from Poitiers to Carnac?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Carnac is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Poitiers to Carnac.

Where can I stay near Carnac?

There are 3100+ hotels available in Carnac.

Poitiers to Carnac - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Poitiers to Carnac by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Nantestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
7h 35m
€70–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare routièrebus 07
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Auraybus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 6m
€42–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare routièrebus 07
2. Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter / ...
7h 40m
€57–99
Drive 319.3 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Carnaccar 319.3 km
3h 49m
€50–71

Poitiers to Carnac by train and bus

33Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472.3 km
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?

You can take a train from Poitiers to Illertissen via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, Nantes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF to Illertissen via Gare routière, Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 8h 6m.

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