How to get to Poitiers from Rennes

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Compare train and coach for Rennes to Poitiers

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rennes to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, while a train costs an average of £122.

Distance: 228 km

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£122

Average Price

£56

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£54

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3h 38m

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3h 8m

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30m

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9h 41m

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9h 11m

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3h 26m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Compare ways to travel from Rennes to Poitiers

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

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

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

A coach is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Poitiers costing on average £122.

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Rennes and Poitiers including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 18m sooner (3h 8m by train vs 3h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £122 compared to roughly £54 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Rennes to Poitiers

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

Our recommendation

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

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12230 · 8391
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  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12230 · 8391
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Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12230 · 8391
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Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8084 · 8447
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  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8634 · 8393
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  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8052 · 8445
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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: Rennes 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 Rennes to Poitiers.

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

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

A coach is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rennes to Poitiers costing on average £122.

The fastest way to travel from Rennes to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 3h 38m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Coach takes on average 9h 41m.

The Rennes to Poitiers distance is approximately 228 km.
The average frequency per day from Rennes to Poitiers is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rennes 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 Rennes to Poitiers:
  • Trains mostly depart from Rennes station and arrive in Poitiers.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Rennes, Gare Routière and arrive in Poitiers, Railway Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rennes 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 | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Poitiers by train.
Omio customers who travel from Rennes 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 Rennes 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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