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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £72, while a train costs an average of £145.
Distance: 540 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£72 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price | £141 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Poitiers, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Poitiers:
A coach is £74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Poitiers costing on average £145.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 49m.
Tickets start at around £72 compared to roughly £141 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £70. The journey takes 13h 19m versus 8h 12m 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.
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.
How to get to Poitiers from Marseille by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Marseille to Poitiers is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Poitiers are Tours, La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Niort and Angoulême. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Poitiers on Omio.
Tours is a lively Loire Valley city known for its old quarter, Renaissance heritage and refined local food culture. With Saint-Gatien Cathedral, Place Plumereau and easy access to nearby châteaux, it feels both historic and youthful.
La Rochelle is an Atlantic port city known for its old harbour, medieval towers and maritime atmosphere. Arcaded streets, seafood and a close relationship with the sea give it a relaxed, historic character.
Bordeaux is best known for its wine culture, elegant 18th-century streets and broad riverfront on the Garonne. It feels refined yet lived-in, with grand architecture, busy terraces and a strong food scene.
Niort is best known for its twin-towered medieval Donjon and its place beside the Marais poitevin. The old centre, market halls and Sèvre Niortaise give the town a steady, practical character.
Angoulême is best known for comics and graphic arts, seen in its murals and major comics museum. Its hilltop old town, cathedral and Charente views give it a calm historic character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Poitiers:
A coach is £74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Poitiers costing on average £145.
Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:
Coach takes on average 13h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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