The average train between Rome and Poitiers takes 19h 58m and the fastest train takes 19h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 3:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 19h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Poitiers station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 58m.
Rome to Poitiers train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Poitiers train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Rome to Poitiers train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Poitiers is 1,097.8 km. The road distance is 1,779 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Poitiers via Milano Centrale, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 14h 4m.