There are 9 ways to get from Montpellier to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain Tgv
7h 1m€127–223Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Montpellier to Poitiers529.1 km
7h 45m€35Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Bordeauxbus N701 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Poitiersbus FlixBus S703
9h 50m€57–87Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
7h 25m€116–303Bus via Toulouse
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus
10h 52m€47–77Drive 526 km
- Drive from Montpellier to Poitierscar 526 km
6h 55m€84–122Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MPL - ORY
- Take the train from Massy Tgv to Poitierstrain
5h 44m€176–518Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MPL - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
7h 1m€85–314Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane MRS - TUF
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
5h 51m€116–474
Montpellier to Poitiers by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Poitiers is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs €170 - €550.
No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Montpellier and arriving at Poitiers via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Poitiers via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Montpellier and Poitiers is 750 km. The road distance is 526 km.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Montpellier to Poitiers, including transfers.
Montpellier to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Montpellier station.
Montpellier to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
The best way to get from Montpellier to Poitiers is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 50m.
What companies run services between Montpellier, France and Poitiers, France?
You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Poitiers via Bordeaux St Jean in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier to Poitiers via Bordeaux in around 9h 50m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–150
Flights from Fréjorgues Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Massy Tgv to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Montpellier to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Montpellier to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Montpellier to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Poitiers is 526 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Montpellier to Poitiers.
Book your Montpellier to Poitiers train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Montpellier to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 876+ hotels available in Poitiers.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Montpellier and Poitiers. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









