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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hendaye to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, while a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 394 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£83 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £97 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 48m Average total duration Fastest 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Hendaye to Poitiers, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hendaye to Poitiers:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hendaye to Poitiers costing on average £83.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 31m.
Tickets start at around £83 compared to roughly £97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £15. The journey takes 5h 18m versus 4h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Poitiers from Hendaye by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Hendaye to Poitiers is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Hendaye to Poitiers.
This is compared to other travel options from Hendaye to Poitiers:
A coach is £49 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hendaye to Poitiers costing on average £83.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 31m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hendaye and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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