- Must visit
Musée Auto Moto Vélo
Flagship museum in the former arms factory, covering weapon-making, industry, and local social history in a major heritage setting.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Châtellerault is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Châtellerault will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 13 buses that leave Paris for Châtellerault on Fri, Aug 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Fri, Aug 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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53905
50961
54049
50961
50961
FlixBus
FlixBus
53905
3161Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Châtellerault among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. 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 bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Châtellerault:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Châtellerault costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Châtellerault take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 12m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $106 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79. The journey takes 4h 12m versus 3h 21m 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.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Châtellerault buses for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h45 | 4:35 AM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, August 21 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h05 | 1:05 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 1 transfer | |
95919 | 7:20 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h50 | 12:10 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h05 | 1:05 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50961 | 9:00 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 4h45 | 1:45 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50961 | 9:40 AM Massy, Gare de Massy Palaiseau | 4h05 | 1:45 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h20 | 4:50 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
54049 | 11:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 4h55 | 4:35 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 4h05 | 6:35 PM Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, Poitiers Futuroscope (Gare TGV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
53905 | 3:00 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 4h40 | 7:40 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 6h05 | 9:25 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h15 | 8:40 PM Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, Poitiers Futuroscope (Gare TGV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3161 | 5:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 4h45 | 9:45 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris to Châtellerault run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 1:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Châtellerault — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Châtellerault trip today.
Flagship museum in the former arms factory, covering weapon-making, industry, and local social history in a major heritage setting.
Contemporary art center presenting changing exhibitions in a refined riverside setting within the old manufacture district.
Exhibition venue focused on contemporary visual arts, often highlighting regional artists and experimental projects.
Historic center with older streets and traditional façades, best explored on foot for local character and heritage.
Main central square bordered by historic buildings, ideal for orientation, events, and everyday local atmosphere.
Large formal public garden with shaded walks and open lawns, popular for relaxing near the town center.
Goat cheese from nearby Poitou, often served fresh or lightly aged. It is a regional staple tied to local dairy farming and traditional markets.
Butter-rich shortbread biscuit from the Poitou area. It is a classic local sweet, valued for its simple ingredients and crumbly texture.
Almond macarons associated with nearby Montmorillon in Vienne. These chewy biscuits are a famous regional treat with a long confectionery tradition.
Traditional French restaurant in Châtellerault known for classic regional cooking, attentive service, and a refined but welcoming atmosphere.
Well-regarded brasserie-style venue offering French staples and seasonal dishes in a relaxed setting suited to both locals and visitors.
Casual dining spot appreciated for generous plates and a friendly atmosphere, with a menu centered on French comfort food and grilled dishes.
Moderate for France: hotels, meals, and local transit usually cost less than in Paris or major resort cities, but more than smaller rural towns.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafés if you wish.
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Gare de Châtellerault -> Place Dupleix, Châtellerault
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Châtellerault by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Châtellerault, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Châtellerault buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Châtellerault bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 is 14 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145. ATMs are available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145.
Ticket office support is available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145.
Available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145: Pavements and crossings suitable for wheelchairs.
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