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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Poitiers is to bus via Lyon which costs €95 - €180 and takes 26h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Poitiers is to fly and train which takes 7h 23m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Poitiers via Milano Centrale, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

How far is it from Rome to Poitiers?

The distance between Rome and Poitiers is 1778 km. The road distance is 1378 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 14h and costs €240 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 14h to get from Rome to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Poitiers bus from?

Rome to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Poitiers train from?

Rome to Poitiers train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Rome to Poitiers is to train which takes 14h and costs €240 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 25h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €440 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Rome to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rome to Poitiers train arrive?

Rome to Poitiers train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Poitiers is 1378 km. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Rome to Poitiers.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Poitiers?

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Rome to Poitiers - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rome to Poitiers by train (Trenitalia, 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
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Fr
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv
14h
€242–465
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane FCO - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
8h 30m
€76–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus N521
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
25h 35m
€125–218
Drive 1,378 km
1. Drive from Rome to Poitierscar 1,378 km
15h 11m
€213–308
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane CIA - PIS
13h 13m
€112–439
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta di Susatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
16h 45m
€215–459
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Roma to Lionebus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus 724
3. Take the bus from Tours to Poitiersbus 723
26h 20m
€99–180
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane FCO - ORY
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain
7h 23m
€113–323
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane FCO - PIS
12h 57m
€99–607
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane FCO - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
9h 42m
€111–344

Rome to Poitiers by bus

5Weekly Buses

25h 35mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,778.2 km
Duration: 14h

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Poitiers via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 14h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Poitiers - Bus Station via Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus in around 25h 35m.

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