- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poitiers to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poitiers to Paris will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 8 buses that leave Poitiers for Paris on Sat, Jun 13, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct buses cover the 294 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest buses will take 4 h 55 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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95920
54050
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Paris 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 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Poitiers to Paris:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Paris costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $116 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83 (€67). The journey takes 4h 5m versus 3h 44m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
The table below shows live departures for Poitiers to Paris buses for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
53906 | 9:10 AM Poitiers, Railway Station | 4h40 | 1:50 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:25 AM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 4h50 | 3:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 5h25 | 5:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
54050 | 12:40 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 4h40 | 5:20 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 5h05 | 8:05 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
95920 | 4:45 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 4h55 | 9:40 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:50 AM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 4h55 | 6:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Poitiers to Paris run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 1:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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The iconic Paris loaf with a crisp crust and chewy crumb, central to daily meals and protected by French baking tradition.
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