How to travel from Poitiers to Paris, France

The distance between Poitiers and Paris is around 321km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers to Paris by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Gare Montparnasse.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance335km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Paris

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Paris by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Poitiers and Paris is around 321km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Poitiers and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Paris is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Paris. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Poitiers and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Paris. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poitiers and Paris. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Poitiers and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Paris. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Poitiers and Paris. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Poitiers to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Paris

Transport options from Poitiers to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
€65($65)
hourly321km (199 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
€21($21)
every 4 hours337km (209 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€45($45)
on demand335km (208 miles)

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Airports near Paris

The following major airports near Paris offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris