The average train between Montpellier and Poitiers takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Montpellier to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Montpellier and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montpellier is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 49m • 1 change

7h 25m • 1 change
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13h 59m • 1 change

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6h 52m • 1 change
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13h 59m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Montpellier station and arriving at Poitiers station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Montpellier to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
Montpellier to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Montpellier to Poitiers train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Montpellier and Poitiers is 431.3 km. The road distance is 750 km.
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Poitiers via Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 36m.