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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 $34 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 14m. 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 $34, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$76 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Poitiers:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Poitiers costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Tickets start at around $107 compared to roughly $133 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26. The journey takes 5h 26m 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 AM10h30Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)4:40 PMPoitiers, Railway Station$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
50488 · 959206:10 AM10h30Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)4:40 PMPoitiers, Railway Station$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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84503:22 PM4h34Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau7:56 PMPoitiers$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
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84881:18 PM4h47Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau6:05 PMPoitiers$591One-way1 transfer
8512+
L12 (863240)12:15 PM5h45Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau6:00 PMPoitiers$611One-way1 transfer
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52849:24 AM4h53Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau2:17 PMPoitiers$681One-way1 transfer
51027 · 31602:50 AM7h30Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)10:20 AMPoitiers, Railway Station$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM9h10Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau)2:55 PMPoitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière)$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Poitiers:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Poitiers costing on average $107.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Poitiers by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Poitiers by train.
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