How to travel from Paris to Poitiers

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Compare bus and train for Paris to Poitiers

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 lei70. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. 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 lei70, and a train costs an average of lei201.

Distance: 182 miles (294 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

lei301

Average price

lei139

Average price

Cheapest

lei529

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 39m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Poitiers is a bus with an average price of lei139.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Poitiers:

A bus is lei162 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Poitiers costing on average lei301.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and Poitiers including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Poitiers among Omio's users.

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from Paris to Poitiers

How to get from Paris to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Paris to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus95919
    7:20 AM4h50
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    12:10 PMPoitiers, Railway Station
    lei781One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus95919
    7:20 AM4h50
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    12:10 PMPoitiers, Railway Station
    lei781One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12269
    7:54 AM1h22
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    9:16 AMPoitiers
    lei2291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8533
    7:54 AM1h22
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    9:16 AMPoitiers
    lei2291One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8447
    4:00 PM1h23
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    5:23 PMPoitiers
    lei2291One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI8377
    12:15 PM1h24
    Paris Gare Montparnasse
    1:39 PMPoitiers
    lei2291One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus53905
    3:00 PM4h40
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    7:40 PMPoitiers, Railway Station
    lei891One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50961
    9:00 AM4h45
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    1:45 PMPoitiers, Railway Station
    lei891One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM5h05
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    1:05 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)
    lei981One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Paris to Poitiers

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Poitiers, 68,39% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Poitiers and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Poitiers including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Poitiers is a bus with an average price of lei139.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Poitiers:

A bus is lei162 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Poitiers costing on average lei301.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 58m.

The distance from Paris to Poitiers is approximately 182 miles (294 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Poitiers is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Poitiers as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Poitiers:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Poitiers.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Poitiers, Railway Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Poitiers, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Poitiers by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Poitiers by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Poitiers with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
  • 12 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Poitiers often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, London, Bordeaux, Lyon, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poitiers and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Poitiers to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal for exploring Poitiers, allowing time to visit its historic sites, such as the Church of Notre Dame la Grande and the Palais des Comtes de Poitou, and to enjoy the local culture and cuisine.

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