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Compare train and bus 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 €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: 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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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.

There are 2 ways to get from Paris to Poitiers: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Poitiers is a coach with an average price of €8.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Poitiers:
A coach is €31 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Paris to Poitiers costing on average €39.
The quickest way to travel between Paris and Poitiers is by train, which takes on average 1 h 16 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 4 h 20 min.
You should expect to travel around 293 km from Paris to Poitiers.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Poitiers is:
- Around 9 coaches per day.
- 16 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Paris and Poitiers as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Paris to Poitiers:
- Coaches mostly leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and tend to arrive in Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
- Trains from Paris to Poitiers most often leave from Paris Gare Montparnasse and arrive in Poitiers.
The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Poitiers:
- BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus can get you to Poitiers by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Paris to Poitiers for €8 on Omio.
- TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3) can take you to Poitiers by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Poitiers for €39.
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Poitiers with the following travel companies:
- You can find 9 direct coaches per day to Poitiers with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- You'll find 16 direct trains a day to Poitiers with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3).
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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