How to get to Poitiers from Nice

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Compare train and coach for Nice to Poitiers

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £94 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £94, while a train costs an average of £176.

Distance: 631 km

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£176

Average Price

£94

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Cheapest

£187

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 11m

Average total duration

Fastest

8h 41m

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30m

Additional time*

16h 3m

Average total duration

15h 33m

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30m

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9h 42m

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(door-to-door)

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The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Poitiers is a coach with an average price of £94.

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

A coach is £82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Poitiers costing on average £176.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 9h 11m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Coach takes on average 16h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Nice and Poitiers including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £94 compared to roughly £187 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £93. The journey takes 15h 33m versus 9h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Nice to Poitiers

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 95920
    21:1519h25
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    16:40Poitiers, Railway Station
    £491One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 95920
    21:1519h25
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    16:40Poitiers, Railway Station
    £491One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6174 · 8343 · 5454
    9:568h42
    Nice-Ville
    18:38Poitiers
    £1771One-way
    2 changes

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6174 · 8343
    9:568h47
    Nice-Ville
    18:43Poitiers
    £1541One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6176 · 8393
    11:568h58
    Nice-Ville
    20:54Poitiers
    £1691One-way
    1 change
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6124 · 8495+ZOU!17480
    12:299h15
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    21:44Poitiers
    £1751One-way
    2 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50106 · 95919
    17:3018h40
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    12:10Poitiers, Railway Station
    £681One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Nice 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 Nice to Poitiers.

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There are 2 options to travel between Nice and Poitiers including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Poitiers is a coach with an average price of £94.

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

A coach is £82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Poitiers costing on average £176.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 9h 11m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Coach takes on average 16h 3m.

The Nice to Poitiers distance is approximately 631 km.
The average frequency per day from Nice to Poitiers is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice 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 Nice to Poitiers:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Poitiers.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Poitiers, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Poitiers by train.
Omio customers who travel from Nice 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 Nice 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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