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

The cheapest way to get from Solothurn to Poitiers is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 19h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solothurn to Poitiers is to train and fly which takes 7h 51m and costs €150 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Solothurn and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Solothurn to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Solothurn, Baseltor and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern and Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Solothurn and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct train from Solothurn to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Solothurn and arriving at Poitiers via Olten, Basel Sbb, Gare de Lyon, Bercy and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Solothurn to Poitiers?

The distance between Solothurn and Poitiers is 921 km. The road distance is 633.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Solothurn to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €85 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Solothurn to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Poitiers bus from?

Solothurn to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Solothurn to Poitiers train from?

Solothurn to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Solothurn to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Solothurn to Poitiers is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Antony, which costs €55 - €170 and takes 16h 15m.

Where does the Solothurn to Poitiers bus arrive?

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

Where does the Solothurn to Poitiers train arrive?

Solothurn to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Solothurn to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Solothurn to Poitiers is 633 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Solothurn to Poitiers.

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

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Solothurn to Poitiers - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Solothurn to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to PoitiersTgv
8h 9m
€87–320
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Tours Parking PeupliersUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Tours to PoitiersFlixBus S703 / ...
19h 33m
€48–102
Bus via Antony
1. Take the bus from Bern to Paris - Massy-PalaiseauN799
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus to Poitiers - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 15m
€57–170
Drive 633.4 km
1. Drive from Solothurn to Poitiers633.4 km
8h 32m
€111–159
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
8h 50m
€85–304
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Solothurn to LausanneIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des CorpsTer
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to PoitiersTgv
12h 47m
€132–410
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitiers
8h 2m
€152–442
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Lausanne
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)LYS - PIS
7h 51m
€154–507
Fly Basel to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
10h 8m
€112–402
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Lausanne
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Lyon Part Dieu
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)LYS - LIG
4. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
12h 31m
€289–592
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Solothurn to Renens VD
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)GVA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
11h 1m
€143–457

Solothurn to Poitiers by train and subway

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8h 9mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 920.8 km
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Solothurn, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland and Poitiers, France?

You can take a train from Solothurn to Poitiers via Olten, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solothurn, Baseltor to Poitiers - Bus Station via Bern, Bahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and Paris - Massy-Palaiseau Vilmorin Bus in around 16h 15m.

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