How to get to Poitiers from Montpellier

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Compare train and coach for Montpellier to Poitiers

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, while a train costs an average of £156.

Distance: 432 km

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Driving

£156

Average Price

£65

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Cheapest

£93

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 4m

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30m

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11h 5m

Average total duration

10h 35m

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30m

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6h 58m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.1kg

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CO2 emissions

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The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Poitiers is a coach with an average price of £65.

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Poitiers:

A coach is £91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Poitiers costing on average £156.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 6h 34m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Coach takes on average 11h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Montpellier and Poitiers including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 54m sooner (6h 4m by train vs 6h 58m by car). Tickets start at around £156 compared to roughly £93 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Montpellier to Poitiers

How to get to Poitiers from Montpellier by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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bus

The best way to travel from Montpellier to Poitiers is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 54050
    2:3010h00
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    12:30Poitiers, Railway Station
    £411One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 54050
    2:3010h00
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    12:30Poitiers, Railway Station
    £411One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50488 · 54050
    2:3010h00
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    12:30Poitiers, Railway Station
    £411One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • BlaBlaCar Bus51027 · 3160
    23:3510h45
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    10:20Poitiers, Railway Station
    £581One-way
    1 change

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Best day trips from Poitiers by train

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.

A view of Tours

Day trip from Poitiers to Tours by train

Why visit Tours for the day?

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.

A view of La Rochelle

Day trip from Poitiers to La Rochelle by train

Why visit La Rochelle for the day?

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.

A view of Bordeaux

Day trip from Poitiers to Bordeaux by train

Why visit Bordeaux for the day?

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.

A view of Niort

Day trip from Poitiers to Niort by train

Why visit Niort for the day?

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.

A view of Angoulême

Day trip from Poitiers to Angoulême by train

Why visit Angoulême for the day?

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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FAQs: Montpellier to Poitiers

Travel to Poitiers easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Montpellier to Poitiers.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Montpellier and Poitiers including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Poitiers is a coach with an average price of £65.

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Poitiers:

A coach is £91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Poitiers costing on average £156.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Poitiers is by train with an average journey time of 6h 34m.

Other travel options to Poitiers take longer:

Coach takes on average 11h 5m.

The Montpellier to Poitiers distance is approximately 432 km.
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Poitiers is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Poitiers as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montpellier to Poitiers:
  • Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Poitiers.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Poitiers, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Poitiers by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Poitiers by train.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Poitiers often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, London, Barcelona, Bordeaux. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Poitiers and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Montpellier to Poitiers, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
You typically need 2 to 3 days in Poitiers to explore its historic sites, including the Romanesque architecture, visit Futuroscope theme park, and enjoy the local cuisine.

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