The average train between Lyon and Poitiers takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. 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 6:31 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 9m • 1 change

6h 15m • 1 change

6h 34m • 1 change

4h 25m • 1 change

4h 9m • 1 change

6h 15m • 1 change

6h 21m • 1 change
Arrives next day

15h 8m • 1 change

4h 9m • 1 change

6h 15m • 1 change

6h 34m • 1 change
Arrives next day

18h 23m • 1 change
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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 6h 25m.
Lyon to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Poitiers station.
Book your Lyon to Poitiers train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
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 33m.