The average train between Lyon and Poitiers takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon 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 4 times a day between Lyon and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Poitiers station via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Lyon to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Lyon to Poitiers train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Poitiers is 358.9 km. The road distance is 567 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Poitiers via St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 34m.