Poitiers to Nantes by train
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Overview: trains from Poitiers to Nantes
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Travelling from Poitiers to Nantes by train
Want to know how to get from Poitiers to Nantes by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Poitiers to Nantes take around 2 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 159 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Poitiers is scheduled to depart at around 05:14. The last departure is usually at around 20:04 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Poitiers at around 06:26, with the last train leaving at around 20:05. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 49 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$36.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Nantes, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Nantes.
Is there a direct train from Poitiers to Nantes?
The journey between Poitiers and Nantes usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Poitiers to Nantes every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Poitiers to Nantes?
The Poitiers to Nantes train travel takes about 2 hours and 26 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Poitiers to Nantes train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Nantes leaving Poitiers at around 05:14 and the last train leaving at around 20:04 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Poitiers at around 06:26, with the final departure at 20:05.
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