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Poitiers to Paris Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

TGV INOUI and selected OUIGO high-speed services run directly from Gare de Poitiers to Paris Gare Montparnasse, with around 15 direct departures in one direction on a typical day. Depending on the train, intermediate calls can include Chatellerault and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The fastest journeys take about 1 hour 20 minutes, while additional stops extend the trip. TGV INOUI offers Second and First Class; OUIGO offers a single standard class with optional extras. One-way fares range from about EUR 16 to EUR 100 ($18 to $110 USD), from limited low-cost tickets to higher-priced departures. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas and July-August.

13Nov

Seats

Poitiers

Paris

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

05:11

PoitiersStation

1h 39m

06:50

ParisParis Montparnasse

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 8350

from

112 USD

1h 39m, Direct

05:11

PoitiersStation

06:50

ParisParis Montparnasse

from

112 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 8350

06:12

PoitiersStation

1h 54m

08:06

ParisParis Montparnasse

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 8352

from

220 USD

1h 54m, Direct

06:12

PoitiersStation

08:06

ParisParis Montparnasse

from

220 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 8352

Day trains

15:19

PoitiersStation

1h 41m

17:00

ParisParis Montparnasse

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 8378

from

220 USD

1h 41m, Direct

15:19

PoitiersStation

17:00

ParisParis Montparnasse

from

220 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 8378

17:15

PoitiersStation

1h 28m

18:43

ParisParis Montparnasse

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 8380

from

220 USD

1h 28m, Direct

17:15

PoitiersStation

18:43

ParisParis Montparnasse

from

220 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 8380

Evening trains

18:21

PoitiersStation

2h 21m

20:42

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Direct

High-speed

OUIGO 7660

from

187 USD

2h 21m, Direct

18:21

PoitiersStation

20:42

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

from

187 USD

Direct

High-speed

OUIGO 7660

20:01

PoitiersStation

2h 3m

22:04

ParisParis Montparnasse

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 8388

from

112 USD

2h 3m, Direct

20:01

PoitiersStation

22:04

ParisParis Montparnasse

from

112 USD

Direct

High-speed

TGV Inoui 8388

First train

05:11

Last train

22:41

Travel duration

1h 48m

Daily departures

Departure station

Poitiers

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Paris

Ticket price

$41

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Poitiers to Paris Route Overview

Poitiers' position on the Atlantic TGV corridor means many Paris-bound trains begin farther south, so Poitiers is an intermediate boarding stop rather than the starting station. Have your ticket ready before the train arrives and use the platform's carriage-position information. Both TGV INOUI and OUIGO require a reservation for a specific train; there are no non-reserved carriages.

Travel time

1h 48m

Train type

Fastest trip

1h 19m

Longest trip

2h 29m

Poitiers

Poitiers' old town stands on a plateau above the Boivre valley, with Notre-Dame-la-Grande and the Palace of Poitiers among its historic buildings. Gare de Poitiers sits below the center on Boulevard du Grand-Cerf, so allow for the climb if arriving on foot from the old town.

Futuroscope

Futuroscope, Rue Dorothy Levitt, Les Temps Modernes, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, Poitiers, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Metropolitan France, 86360, France

Poitiers

Poitiers, Parvis de la Gare, La Gare, Le Plateau, Poitiers, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Metropolitan France, 86000, France

1h 48m

Paris

Paris Montparnasse serves the Left Bank rather than the Gare du Nord or Gare de Lyon districts. Paris Gare Montparnasse connects with Metro lines 4, 6, 12 and 13; allow extra walking time between the TGV platforms and the Metro.

Paris Gare de l'Est

Paris-East Station, Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Station

Paris Austerlitz

Paris-Austerlitz Station, 85, Quai d'Austerlitz, Quartier de la Salpêtrière, 13th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75013, France

Paris Montparnasse

Paris-Montparnasse Station, Allée de la 2e Division Blindée, Quartier Necker, 15th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75015, France

Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris-Lyon Station, Place Louis Armand, Quartier des Quinze-Vingts, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Paris Gare de l’Est

Station

Paris St-Lazare

Paris-Saint Lazarus Station, 13, Rue d'Amsterdam, Quartier de l'Europe, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75008, France

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord, Rue Demarquay, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne Station, Rampe d'accès à la gare de Bercy, Quartier de Bercy, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Disneyland Paris

Station

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (RER), Circuit 2, Tremblay-en-France, Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 95716, France

Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.

Station

Available Ticket Classes

On Poitiers - Paris, TGV INOUI offers Second Class with 2+2 seating and First Class with 2+1 seating, both reserved. OUIGO Grande Vitesse has one standard class; baggage, seat selection and other extras depend on the selected package. OUIGO does not offer a separate First Class, and fare flexibility is not the same as a seating class.

from

$66

2nd Class

from

$78

1st Class

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

Baggage allowances on Poitiers - Paris depend on whether you book TGV INOUI or OUIGO. Label your bags and bring only luggage you can carry and store yourself.

Luggage Allowance

TGV INOUI allows 2 large bags up to 70 x 90 x 50 cm each plus 1 small bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. OUIGO's basic allowance is 1 cabin bag up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm plus 1 hand bag up to 36 x 27 x 15 cm; larger or extra bags require an additional option. Neither uses a standard checked-baggage weight allowance.

Storage Facilities

Poitiers - Paris TGV trainsets have overhead shelves and larger luggage areas near carriage entrances or between seating sections. On double-deck trains, use racks on your booked level where possible; aisles, stairs and doors must remain clear.

Special Items

On TGV INOUI, a folded or dismantled bicycle must be covered and fit within 130 x 90 cm; an assembled bicycle needs a paid cycle space on an eligible departure. OUIGO bicycle carriage requires its specific paid option and packing conditions. Check service-specific rules before bringing skis, large instruments or other bulky equipment.

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Poitiers to Paris Map

The route runs north from Poitiers toward the Tours area and joins the LGV Atlantique corridor to Paris Montparnasse. Trains use different combinations of conventional line and the LGV Sud Europe Atlantique, depending on their stops. Chatellerault and Saint-Pierre-des-Corps are possible intermediate calls, not stops on every departure. The landscape changes from fields around Poitou and Touraine to the suburbs of southwest Paris.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 48m

Price from

$41

Departures

645

Rating

Train

OUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 46m

Price from

$42

Departures

Rating

Direct TGV trains link Poitiers station with Paris Montparnasse in roughly 1 hour 20 minutes on the fastest departures, with multiple services through the day and no airport transfers. Coaches generally take around 4-5 hours and may use stops outside the historic centers. There is no regular direct scheduled flight on this city pair, so an air connection is not a like-for-like alternative; the zero flight figures below mean not applicable. Electric rail generally produces lower emissions per passenger than flying or driving this route.

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Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

1h 48m

$41-$152

Bus

Apprx.

4h 30m

$15-$45

Flight

Apprx.

Cities at Both Ends

Poitiers retains the medieval Palace of Poitiers and the Romanesque facade of Notre-Dame-la-Grande; its station lies below the old town. Paris grew around the Seine and the royal and republican institutions now represented by the Louvre and the National Assembly. Arrival at Montparnasse places you on the Left Bank, near its historic artists' quarter.

Paris

France's largest rail hub, with high-speed, intercity, regional, overnight, and cross-border services from several terminal stations.

FAQ about the Poitiers - Paris Route

How much is the train from Poitiers to Paris?

One-way tickets typically range from about EUR 16 to EUR 100 ($18 to $110 USD). Limited OUIGO offers can be among the cheapest options, but add any required baggage or seat-selection charges before comparing with TGV INOUI. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long does the Poitiers to Paris train take?

The fastest direct trains take about 1 hour 20 minutes from Gare de Poitiers to Paris Montparnasse. Trains with more intermediate stops take longer, and TGV INOUI or OUIGO branding alone does not determine the duration. Check the departure-specific arrival time rather than adding a connection through Tours unnecessarily.

How do I book Poitiers to Paris train tickets?

Enter Poitiers, Paris and your travel date on Rail Monsters or its iOS and Android apps. Choose a direct TGV INOUI or OUIGO service, review the arrival station, baggage and exchange rules, then pay online. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; ticket issuance depends on availability and your confirmation instructions. Both services use reserved seats, with no non-reserved alternative.

Do Eurail and Interrail cover Poitiers to Paris?

A valid Eurail or Interrail pass covering France can be used on TGV INOUI between Poitiers and Paris, but a paid seat reservation is compulsory. Domestic TGV passholder reservations generally cost EUR 10 while the limited allocation lasts, then EUR 20 where available. OUIGO is not covered. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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