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Compare train and bus for Marseille to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
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$148 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 2m Average total duration Fastest 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 25m Average total duration 13h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Poitiers:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Poitiers costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
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How to get from Marseille to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5808 · 509619:00 PM16h45Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles1:45 PMPoitiers, Railway Station$621One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
5808 · 509619:00 PM16h45Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles1:45 PMPoitiers, Railway Station$621One-way1 transfer
Fastest
6120 · 84912:03 PM5h42Marseille Saint-Charles7:45 PMPoitiers$1661One-way1 transfer
Other options
6106 · 83777:03 AM6h49Marseille Saint-Charles1:52 PMPoitiers$1061One-way1 transfer
6112 · 84859:03 AM6h46Marseille Saint-Charles3:49 PMPoitiers$1171One-way1 transfer
12374 · 83474:04 PM6h37Marseille Saint-Charles10:41 PMPoitiers$1191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 AM14h15Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles2:55 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM18h10Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles1:05 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$841One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM17h05Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles1:45 AMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Poitiers:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Poitiers costing on average $148.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 55m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Poitiers, Railway Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Poitiers.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Poitiers by train.
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