1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Biarritz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, while a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 376 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£83 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Biarritz:
A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Biarritz costing on average £83.
Other travel options to Biarritz take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 6m.
The journey is about 46m faster (3h 46m by train vs 4h 32m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£83 vs £93). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Poitiers to Biarritz run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 376 km distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 376 km |
Average train duration 3h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 6:10 |
Last train 20:59 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Discover the best of Biarritz — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Biarritz trip today.
Leading museum on surfing culture and history, with boards, films and sea views that suit Biarritz’s strong surf identity.
Interactive marine centre focused on the ocean, climate and aquatic life, with family-friendly exhibits and a dramatic cliff-top position.
Compact local history museum exploring Biarritz’s past from fishing village to fashionable seaside resort through objects and archives.
Elegant seafront promenade with grand hotels, beaches and classic views, ideal for a first walk and sunset over the Atlantic.
Broad sandy beach backed by cliffs and a lively promenade, popular for surf watching, walking and easy access to the coast.
Small fishing harbour area with whitewashed houses, boat sheds and a more local atmosphere close to the coast and town centre.
A Basque chicken stew with peppers, tomatoes and Espelette pepper. It is a regional staple linking Biarritz to nearby French Basque cooking.
Traditional Basque fish soup made with local catch, vegetables and often bread or rouille. It reflects the town’s long Atlantic fishing heritage.
Cured Bayonne ham from the Basque area, prized for its gentle saltiness and long maturation. Commonly served as an aperitif or starter.
Elegant seaside dining known for refined seafood and Basque-influenced cooking, with a polished atmosphere near the Grande Plage.
Traditional seafood venue at the fishing port, best known for fresh fish and shellfish with an unfussy, authentic harbour atmosphere.
Popular market-style spot for tapas, charcuterie and regional specialities. Casual, convivial and well suited to sampling Basque flavours.
Biarritz is pricier than many French beach towns, with higher hotel and dining costs in peak season, though local buses and casual eateries help keep daily spending reasonable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés if you wish.
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Biarritz Airport -> Place Clemenceau, Biarritz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poitiers to Biarritz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Biarritz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Poitiers to Biarritz trains use the Poitiers to Biarritz station pair. Use this guide to compare Poitiers and Biarritz train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Poitiers has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistro de l'Hotel, La Serrurerie
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Poitiers. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Poitiers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poitiers: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Poitiers: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poitiers: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include ibis Poitiers Centre, Mercure Poitiers Centre, Hotel de l'Europe.
Biarritz is 2 km from Biarritz city centre. Public transport options include:
Biarritz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot Gourmet, Chez Albert
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Biarritz. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Biarritz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Biarritz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Biarritz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Biarritz: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel du Palais, Radisson Blu Hotel Biarritz, Regina Experimental Biarritz.
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