Trains from Mâcon to Poitiers

  • Lowest price from ≈ $57.96 €50.00
  • Average duration 8h 31m
  • Connections per day 6
  • Distance 346 km
  • CO₂ per person 5 kg

train from Mâcon to Poitiers

The journey from Mâcon to Poitiers is about 346 km. On average a train trip takes 8h 31m with 6 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $57.96 €50.00
Trip duration 8h 31m
Connections per day 6
Lowest price ≈ $57.96 €50.00
Highest price ≈ $129.83 €112.00
First departure 06:31 AM
Last departure 02:05 PM
Distance 346 km
Departure Mâcon
Arrival Poitiers
Travel operator Ouigo, TER
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When to book from Mâcon to Poitiers

These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.

What historical fares show

Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.

According to Virail’s historical fare data, September is typically the cheapest month to travel from Mâcon to Poitiers by train, with medians around $24.67 versus about $40.46 in April (roughly a 64% swing).

Cheapest month

Up to 64%

The cheapest time to travel is September ($24.67); the most expensive is April ($40.46).

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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, or SNCF, is the name of the French National Railway Company. Explore the beauty of France with SNCF rail transport and choose between three major SNCF trains - TGV inOui, TER, and INTERCITÉS - for travel on national, regional, and local routes, including high-speed trains departing from Paris train stations. Also, SNCF aims to revolutionize sustainable travel by becoming the world's first carbon-neutral operator, offering this eco-friendly service at no additional cost to passengers.
SNCF, the French national railway company, offers TER, a comprehensive regional train service. TER (Transport Express Régional) trains connect cities, and villages within regions of France, offering local transportation for commuters and tourists as they explore the regional culture, landscape, and attractions through its vast network of regional routes. TER trains are slower than the high-speed trains but offer a more affordable and comfortable alternative for shorter journeys within the regions.

Ticket types and services from Mâcon to Poitiers

Compare different ticket types and on-board services for the journey from Mâcon to Poitiers.

Standard

TER train tickets have a fixed "Tarif Normal" fare and are valid for a single journey until midnight the day after validation in platform stamp machines. Some regions may offer off-peak discounts.
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Wi-Fi
TER trains are currently without WiFi services.
Power sockets
Modern TER trains come equipped with power sockets.
Luggage
TER trains have no restrictions on the size of bags, as long as they are within your personal handling capability and can fit in designated luggage areas.
Accessibility
Accès TER' offers specialized assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Food and drink
TER trains do not provide onboard catering; consider bringing your refreshments.
Bicycle
Traveling with a bike on TER trains is free, simply hang it or store it in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis, booking not available.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 24.22kg
bus 25.95kg
flight 69.2kg
carpool 55.36kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Mâcon to Poitiers?

The train journey between Mâcon and Poitiers emits 24.22kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Mâcon and Poitiers?

Taking the train between Mâcon and Poitiers saves 44.98kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.73kg compared to the bus and 31.14kg compared to the car.

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