How to get to Poitiers from Amsterdam

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Compare train and coach for Amsterdam to Poitiers

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £56, while a coach costs an average of £69.

Distance: 723 km

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Compare ways to travel from Amsterdam to Poitiers

Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Poitiers, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Poitiers is a train with an average price of £56.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Poitiers:

A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amsterdam to Poitiers costing on average £69.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 5h 52m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Coach takes on average 13h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Poitiers including taking a train and coach.

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from Amsterdam to Poitiers

How to get to Poitiers from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Poitiers is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1602 · 95919
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  • BlaBlaCar Bus1602 · 95919
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Fastest

  • Air FranceAF1741+SNCF | TGV INOUI5240
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Other options

  • Eurostar9370+SNCF | TGV INOUI8347
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  • Eurostar9452+SNCF | TGV INOUI8491
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  • Eurostar9364+SNCF | TGV INOUI8347
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  • BlaBlaCar Bus1610 · 95919
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  • BlaBlaCar Bus1696 · 3161
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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
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  • Air FranceKL2013+SNCF | TGV INOUI5240
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  • SwissLX737 · LX638+SNCF | TGV INOUI5240
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  • KLMKL1407+SNCF | TGV INOUI5240
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Best day trips from Poitiers by train

The most popular day trips by train from Poitiers are Tours, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Niort and Angoulême. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Poitiers on Omio.

A view of Tours

Day trip from Poitiers to Tours by train

Why visit Tours for the day?

Tours is a lively Loire Valley city known for its old quarter, Renaissance heritage and refined local food culture. With Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Place Plumereau and easy access to nearby châteaux, it feels both historic and youthful.

A view of La Rochelle

Day trip from Poitiers to La Rochelle by train

Why visit La Rochelle for the day?

La Rochelle is an Atlantic port city known for its old harbour, medieval towers and maritime atmosphere. Arcaded streets, seafood and a close relationship with the sea give it a relaxed, historic character.

A view of Bordeaux

Day trip from Poitiers to Bordeaux by train

Why visit Bordeaux for the day?

Bordeaux is best known for its wine culture, elegant 18th-century streets and broad riverfront on the Garonne. It feels refined yet lived-in, with grand architecture, busy terraces and a strong food scene.

A view of Niort

Day trip from Poitiers to Niort by train

Why visit Niort for the day?

Niort is best known for its twin-towered medieval Donjon and its place beside the Marais poitevin. The old centre, market halls and Sèvre Niortaise give the town a steady, practical character.

A view of Angoulême

Day trip from Poitiers to Angoulême by train

Why visit Angoulême for the day?

Angoulême is best known for comics and graphic arts, seen in its murals and major comics museum. Its hilltop old town, cathedral and Charente views give it a calm historic character.

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FAQs: Amsterdam to Poitiers

Travel to Poitiers easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Poitiers.

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There are 2 options to travel between Amsterdam and Poitiers including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Poitiers is a train with an average price of £56.

This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Poitiers:

A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amsterdam to Poitiers costing on average £69.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 5h 52m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Coach takes on average 13h 6m.

The Amsterdam to Poitiers distance is approximately 723 km.
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Poitiers is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 9 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Poitiers:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Poitiers.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Poitiers, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, TGV, Intercity, Eurocity Direct to go to Poitiers by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Poitiers by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Poitiers often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, London, Barcelona, Bordeaux. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poitiers and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Amsterdam to Poitiers, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
You typically need 2 to 3 days in Poitiers to explore its historic sites, including the Romanesque architecture, visit Futuroscope theme park, and enjoy the local cuisine.

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