There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Poitiers by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitierstrain Tgv / ...
2h 1mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Poitiers336.7 km
4h 10m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiersbus 723 / ...
5h 5mDrive 337.5 km
- Drive from Paris to Poitierscar 337.5 km
3h 21m€52–75Bus via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Poitiers is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Poitiers. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and arriving at Poitiers. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Paris and Poitiers is 321 km. The road distance is 337.5 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs .
The train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers takes 2h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.
Paris to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Poitiers train services, operated by SNCF Voyages, depart from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
The best way to get from Paris to Poitiers is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Poitiers, France?
SNCF Voyages operates a train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers hourly, and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus-eu operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers once daily, and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- voyages-sncf.com
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- voyages-sncf.com
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- blablacar.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Poitiers station.
Paris to Poitiers train services, operated by SNCF Voyages, arrive at Poitiers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Poitiers is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Paris to Poitiers.
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There are 226+ hotels available in Poitiers.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Poitiers. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

