How to get from Paris to Poitiers
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We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Poitiers. The most useful door-to-door route takes 28h 35m by train, bus, 4 transfers. The two cities are about 294 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
294 km
Paris to Poitiers: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Bordeauxtrain
SNCF·2h 16m - 2Bordeaux → Agenbus
FlixBus·1h 30m - 3Agen → ToulousebusFlixBus·1h 15m
- 4Toulouse → San SebastiánbusFlixBus·4h 35m
- 5San Sebastián → PoitiersbusFlixBus·6h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Paris to Poitiers
BlaBlaCar Bus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 07:20 and the last at 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 10 | 07:20 | 19:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFParis-BordeauxBook →FlixBusBordeaux-Agen, Agen-Toulouse, Toulouse-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-PoitiersBook →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Poitiers works
Start with a SNCF train from Paris to Bordeaux, about 2h 16m. Transfer in Bordeaux and continue by FlixBus bus on to Agen (1h 30m). Transfer in Agen and continue by FlixBus bus on to Toulouse (1h 15m). Transfer in Toulouse and continue by FlixBus bus on to San Sebastián (4h 35m). Transfer in San Sebastián and continue by FlixBus bus on to Poitiers (6h 55m). In total it's roughly €214 over 28h 35m, 4 transfers.
Paris to Poitiers: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Poitiers?
The most useful route takes about 28h 35m by train, bus, 4 transfers.
How far is Poitiers from Paris?
About 294 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Poitiers cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €214. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Poitiers?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Poitiers?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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