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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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€49 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Paris to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Poitiers
Travel to Poitiers easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Poitiers.

You can get to Poitiers from Paris 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Poitiers is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Poitiers:
Taking a bus costs $34 (€31) less than taking a train, which costs on average $43 (€39) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Paris to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 1 h 16 min.
There are alternative travel options to Poitiers that take longer:
Bus takes on average 4 h 20 min.
The distance is approximately 182 miles (293 km) from Paris to Poitiers.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Poitiers is:
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Poitiers from Paris as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Paris to Poitiers:
- Most travelers take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
- Most travelers catch their train from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Poitiers.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Poitiers:
- You can go to Poitiers from Paris by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $9 (€8) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Poitiers on Omio.
- You can travel between Paris and Poitiers by train with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $43 (€39) with SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Poitiers.
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Poitiers with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Poitiers with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus with 9 direct buses per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Poitiers with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3) with 16 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Poitiers tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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