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Compare train and bus for Toulouse to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Toulouse to Poitiers
Compare the available ways to get from Toulouse to Poitiers, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Poitiers:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Poitiers costing on average $99.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Tickets start at around $99 compared to roughly $130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32. The journey takes 5h 13m versus 4h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Toulouse to Poitiers
How to get from Toulouse to Poitiers by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toulouse to Poitiers is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50488 · 959206:10 AM 10h30 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 4:40 PM Poitiers, Railway Station $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
50488 · 959206:10 AM 10h30 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 4:40 PM Poitiers, Railway Station $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
8508 · 528410:20 AM 3h57 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 2:17 PM Poitiers $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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84503:22 PM 4h34 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 7:56 PM Poitiers $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
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84881:18 PM 4h47 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 6:05 PM Poitiers $56 1 One-way 1 transfer
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L12+ (863170)12:15 PM 5h30 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 5:45 PM Poitiers $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Poitiers:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Poitiers costing on average $99.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulouse and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau and arrive in Poitiers.
- Buses mostly depart from Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) and arrive in Poitiers, Railway Station.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Poitiers by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by bus.
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