- Must visit
Musée Sainte-Croix
Main city museum for archaeology, fine arts and local history, with collections from prehistory to modern works in a former convent.
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Châteauroux to Poitiers
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 17 Sept
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 25 m
Buses on 17 Sept
1
Distance
107 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Châteauroux to Poitiers is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Châteauroux to Poitiers will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Fast coaches
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 1 buses from Châteauroux to Poitiers, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 107 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:102h25Châteauroux12:35Poitiers£131One-way0 changes
- 10:102h25Châteauroux12:35Poitiers£131One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Châteauroux to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Châteauroux to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £3 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, while a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 107 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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The cheapest way to travel from Châteauroux to Poitiers is a coach with an average price of £3.
This is compared to other travel options from Châteauroux to Poitiers:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Châteauroux to Poitiers costing on average £13.
The fastest way to travel from Châteauroux to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 21m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Châteauroux and Poitiers including taking a coach and train.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £3 compared to roughly £18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £15. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi).
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
Châteauroux to Poitiers bus times
The table below shows live departures for Châteauroux to Poitiers coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:10 Châteauroux | 2h25 | 12:35 Poitiers | 0 changesdirect | |
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SNCF | Autocar as well as Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi) offer coaches services from Châteauroux to Poitiers.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SNCF | Autocar, but also compare tickets for the likes of Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi) to find the best option for your trip from Châteauroux to Poitiers.
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Why book with Omio over Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Châteauroux to Poitiers.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Châteauroux to Poitiers
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Buses from Châteauroux to Poitiers run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:40, the last at 20:02. The fastest coach covers the 107 km distance in 2h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 107 km |
Average bus duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 4:40 |
Last bus 20:02 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi) from Châteauroux to PoitiersYou can travel by bus between Châteauroux to Poitiers with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi) for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
SNCF | Autocar
About
SNCF, France's national state-owned rail company, also plays a role in bus transportation, often referred to as \Autocar\" in Europe. While primarily known for its extensive train network, SNCF Connect, their digital platform, partners with bus companies like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus to offer affordable bus tickets for both domestic and international routes. Additionally, SNCF's regional TER services include both trains and coaches, providing daily travel options across France. The SNCF Group, through its subsidiary Keolis, operates various modes of transport worldwide, including trams, buses, and metros."
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCF | Autocar Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest SNCF | Autocar Price
£12
SNCF | Autocar frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
You can take up to two pieces of luggage (max 70 x 90 x 50 cm each) and one hand luggage (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee, and items exceeding standard dimensions or number may incur fines of €50 to €150.
Luggage storage
Automatic or manual luggage lockers are available in many stations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type and train service, with fees often applied for cancellations made closer to departure.
Refund
If your train is cancelled, you can request a full refund or exchange your ticket free of charge.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, and nursery corners with changing tables are available in 2nd class on TGV INOUI trains.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors are authorized, but specific details regarding age and supervision are not provided.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Meals and snacks are available on board, with options to pre-order meals on some services.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are often included with your ticket, but some regional trains may not offer reservations, and certain business fares on specific lines allow boarding a full train without a guaranteed seat.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible buses are available on select routes, and equipment used by disabled persons is not considered luggage.
Bikes
Bicycles are allowed, with specific conditions for folded, disassembled, or unfolded bikes.
Pets
Small pets in carriers (max 45 x 30 x 25 cm, under 10 kg) are allowed for a fee, and larger dogs on a leash must be muzzled and pay half the 2nd class fare.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi) Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi) Price
£3
Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi) frequency
3 a day
Complete guide to Poitiers
Things to do in Poitiers
Discover the best of Poitiers — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Poitiers trip today.
- Recommended
Musée du Baptistère Saint-Jean
Museum in the Saint-Jean Baptistery presenting early Christian archaeology, funerary art and the long religious history of Poitiers.
Musée François-Rabelais
Compact museum devoted to the writer and thinker François Rabelais, set in a historic townhouse and focused on Renaissance culture.
- Must visit
Parc de Blossac
Promenade and green space above the river valley, offering open views and a pleasant break from the dense medieval streets.
- Recommended
Place du Maréchal-Leclerc
Lively historic square lined with cafés and notable facades, ideal for people-watching and as a starting point for exploring old Poitiers.
- Recommended
Quartier historique de Poitiers
Atmospheric old quarter around narrow lanes and timber-framed houses, well suited to wandering between churches, shops and small squares.
- Vegetarian
Broyé du Poitou
A dense almond and butter cake from Poitiers, traditionally marked with fork lines. It is the city’s best-known sweet speciality.
- Gluten-free
Chabichou du Poitou
Goat’s cheese made in the Poitou area, often sold fresh or matured. It reflects the region’s long-standing caprine farming tradition.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Farci poitevin omelette
A rustic potato omelette from Poitou, cooked thick and often shared. It is a classic regional home-style dish.
Toq
Elegant dining room offering modern French cuisine and carefully presented tasting menus, suited to a special meal.
Crêperie du Marché
Well-known crêperie in the old town serving galettes, crêpes and cider in a relaxed historic setting.
Les Archives
Stylish restaurant near the centre serving refined French dishes with seasonal produce in a calm, contemporary setting.
Euro (€)
Moderate for France: rooms, meals and local transport are usually cheaper than in Paris or Bordeaux, but not as low as the smallest provincial towns.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €10-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
- Mid-range
- €18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €55+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €2.20-3.50 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up in cafés and taxis, but tipping is not obligatory.
Vitalis
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- €1.80
- Day pass
- €5.10
To the city centre
Gare de Poitiers -> Centre-ville de Poitiers
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 15 min
- Buy the standard 1-journey ticket before boarding where possible; the on-board fare is higher at €2.00.
- The official Vitalis app shows timetables and sells tickets. Validate your ticket each time you board, including after changing buses.
FAQs: Châteauroux to Poitiers coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Châteauroux to Poitiers by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Poitiers, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap coach tickets from Châteauroux to Poitiers can start from as little as £3 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Châteauroux to Poitiers is £3; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers is 2h 20m to travel the 107 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers leaves at 4:40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers leaves at 20:02.
Yes, there are 5 direct coaches a day from Châteauroux to Poitiers with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers, you can count on SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, Réseau de Mobilité Interurbaine (Rémi) for the best way to get you to Poitiers. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Châteauroux and Poitiers and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Poitiers from Châteauroux is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Châteauroux and Poitiers including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers:
- SNCF | Autocar
- Wheelchair accessible buses are available on select routes, and equipment used by disabled persons is not considered luggage.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers for coach company SNCF | Autocar.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Châteauroux to Poitiers depends on the coach companies:
- SNCF | Autocar
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket type and train service, with fees often applied for cancellations made closer to departure.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company SNCF | Autocar.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Châteauroux to Poitiers:
- SNCF | Autocar
- You can take up to two pieces of luggage (max 70 x 90 x 50 cm each) and one hand luggage (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Châteauroux to Poitiers:
- SNCF | Autocar
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee, and items exceeding standard dimensions or number may incur fines of €50 to €150.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers. The following conditions apply:
- SNCF | Autocar
- Small pets in carriers (max 45 x 30 x 25 cm, under 10 kg) are allowed for a fee, and larger dogs on a leash must be muzzled and pay half the 2nd class fare.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers with the following coach company: SNCF | Autocar
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers with the following coach company: SNCF | Autocar.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Châteauroux to Poitiers with the following coach company: SNCF | Autocar.
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