The average train between Rouen and Poitiers takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Rouen to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Rouen and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rouen is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rouen to Poitiers? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Rouen station and arriving at Poitiers station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Rouen to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.
Rouen to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Rouen to Poitiers train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and TGV inOui.
The distance between Rouen and Poitiers is 323 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Poitiers via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 4h 34m.