- 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.
Cheapest price on 08 Sept
£87
Average ticket price on 08 Sept
£115
Fastest journey on 08 Sept
4 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 08 Sept
5 h 11 m
Trains on 08 Sept
15
Distance
457 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Poitiers is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Poitiers will cost around £115 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
To travel from Avignon to Poitiers you need to make at least one change.
6120 · 8491
6124 · 8347
879634+
6120 · 8491
879642+
6124 · 8347
6116 · 8447
6116 · 8447
6120 · 8491
6122 · 8393
879694+
6116 · 8447
5386 · 5240Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, while a train costs an average of £113.
Distance: 457 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£113 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest | £125 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 45m Average total duration 16h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Poitiers:
A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Poitiers costing on average £113.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Coach takes on average 16h 15m.
The journey is about 3h 13m faster (4h 15m by train vs 7h 28m by car) and roughly £13 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£113 vs £125). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Avignon to Poitiers trains for today, Monday 7 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12374 · 8347+ 879642 | Delayed 14:41 16:13Avignon Centre | 6h40 | 22:53 Poitiers | 2 changes | |
12374 · 8347 | On time 16:41 Avignon TGV | 6h12 | 22:53 Poitiers | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 8 September | |||||
5376 · 6250 · 8377 | 8:06 Avignon TGV | 5h32 | 13:38 Poitiers | 2 changes | |
879325+ 6112 · 8485 | 9:13 Avignon Centre | 6h36 | 15:49 Poitiers | 2 changes | |
6112 · 8485 | 9:41 Avignon TGV | 6h08 | 15:49 Poitiers | 1 change | |
879694+ 6116 · 8447 | 12:16 Avignon Centre | 5h20 | 17:36 Poitiers | 2 changes | |
12348 · 8355+ 876307 | 12:20 Avignon Centre | 6h54 | 19:14 Poitiers | 2 changes | |
6116 · 8447 | 12:41 Avignon TGV | 4h55 | 17:36 Poitiers | 1 change | |
9866 · 5454 | 12:49 Avignon TGV | 5h49 | 18:38 Poitiers | 1 change | |
879634+ 6120 · 8491 | 14:13 Avignon Centre | 5h32 | 19:45 Poitiers | 2 changes | |
6120 · 8491 | 14:41 Avignon TGV | 5h04 | 19:45 Poitiers | 1 change | |
879353+ 5386 · 5240 | 14:44 Avignon Centre | 5h56 | 20:40 Poitiers | 2 changes | |
879355+ 6122 · 8393 | 15:13 Avignon Centre | 5h41 | 20:54 Poitiers | 2 changes | |
5386 · 5240 | 15:15 Avignon TGV | 5h25 | 20:40 Poitiers | 1 change | |
6122 · 8393 | 15:41 Avignon TGV | 5h13 | 20:54 Poitiers | 1 change | |
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Trains from Avignon to Poitiers run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £66 but you can travel from only £47 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 457 km distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 457 km |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £66 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 5:18 |
Last train 18:10 |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
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Discover the best of Poitiers — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Poitiers trip today.
Main city museum for archaeology, fine arts and local history, with collections from prehistory to modern works in a former convent.
Museum in the Saint-Jean Baptistery presenting early Christian archaeology, funerary art and the long religious history of Poitiers.
Compact museum devoted to the writer and thinker François Rabelais, set in a historic townhouse and focused on Renaissance culture.
Promenade and green space above the river valley, offering open views and a pleasant break from the dense medieval streets.
Lively historic square lined with cafés and notable facades, ideal for people-watching and as a starting point for exploring old Poitiers.
Atmospheric old quarter around narrow lanes and timber-framed houses, well suited to wandering between churches, shops and small squares.
A dense almond and butter cake from Poitiers, traditionally marked with fork lines. It is the city’s best-known sweet speciality.
Goat’s cheese made in the Poitou area, often sold fresh or matured. It reflects the region’s long-standing caprine farming tradition.
A rustic potato omelette from Poitou, cooked thick and often shared. It is a classic regional home-style dish.
Elegant dining room offering modern French cuisine and carefully presented tasting menus, suited to a special meal.
Well-known crêperie in the old town serving galettes, crêpes and cider in a relaxed historic setting.
Stylish restaurant near the centre serving refined French dishes with seasonal produce in a calm, contemporary setting.
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.
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.
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Gare de Poitiers -> Place du Maréchal-Leclerc, Poitiers
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Avignon to Poitiers by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Poitiers, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Avignon to Poitiers trains use the Avignon TGV to Poitiers station pair. Use this guide to compare Avignon and Poitiers train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Avignon TGV is 3 km from Avignon city centre. Public transport options include:
Avignon TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Eric Kayser, Selecta
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the south entrance of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30. Information desks are located at the ticket office in the departure hall.
Available at Avignon TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon TGV: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon TGV: Wheelchair access, personalized assistance service. Contact +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Aparthotel Adagio, Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV, Hôtel Kyriad Avignon Courtine Gare.
Avignon Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Goût du Jour, Restaurant L'Essentiel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Avignon Centre. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Avignon Centre. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Avignon Centre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon Centre: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Avignon Centre, Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes Hotel, Hotel de l'Horloge.
Poitiers has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistro de l'Hotel, La Serrurerie
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Poitiers. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Poitiers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poitiers: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Poitiers: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poitiers: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include ibis Poitiers Centre, Mercure Poitiers Centre, Hotel de l'Europe.
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