Travelling to Poitiers

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Best day trips from Poitiers

The most popular day trips 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 journey from Poitiers on Omio.

A view of Tours

Day trip from Poitiers to Tours

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.

How to get from Poitiers to Tours?

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Tours among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £17.

A view of La Rochelle

Day trip from Poitiers to La Rochelle

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.

How to get from Poitiers to La Rochelle?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to La Rochelle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £16.

A view of Bordeaux

Day trip from Poitiers to Bordeaux

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.

How to get from Poitiers to Bordeaux?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £21.

A view of Niort

Day trip from Poitiers to Niort

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.

How to get from Poitiers to Niort?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Niort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.

A view of Angoulême

Day trip from Poitiers to Angoulême

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.

How to get from Poitiers to Angoulême?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Angoulême among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £35.

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