There are 4 ways to get from Poitiers to Carnac by train (TGV), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
7h 39m€85–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routièrebus L7
- Take the bus from Nantes to Auraybus 761 / ...
8h 21m€14–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routièrebus L7
- Take the train from Nantes to Auraytrain Ter
7h 55m€32–94Drive 316.3 km
- Drive from Poitiers to Carnaccar 316.3 km
3h 50m€58–84
Poitiers to Carnac by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Carnac is to bus which costs €14 - €65 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Carnac is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Gare de Poitiers and arriving at Illertissen via Nantes and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Carnac. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Auray via St Pierre Des Corps and Nantes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Poitiers and Carnac is 472 km. The road distance is 316.3 km.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Carnac without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Poitiers to Carnac, including transfers.
Poitiers to Carnac bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, depart from Gare de Poitiers station.
Poitiers to Carnac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.
The best way to get from Poitiers to Carnac is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €85 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €65 and takes 8h 21m.
What companies run services between Poitiers, France and Carnac, Bretagne, France?
You can take a train from Poitiers to Illertissen via St Pierre Des Corps, Nantes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare de Poitiers to Illertissen via Gare routière, Nantes, Auray, and Gare Routière in around 8h 21m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Aléop Lignes Express régionales
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Bus from Gare de Poitiers to Gare routière
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Cars Régionaux Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Deux-Sèvres / 79)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nantes to Auray
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Poitiers to Carnac bus services, operated by Aléop Lignes Express régionales, arrive at Gare routière station.
Poitiers to Carnac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Carnac is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Poitiers to Carnac.
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