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How to get fromLyon to Poitierby train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Poitier by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Agentrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Agen to La Reoletrain train Ter
    8h 34m
    €145–227

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux St Jean to La Reolebus bus Autocar
    11h 8m
    €53–83

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Reoletrain train Ter
    9h 16m
    €56–86

  4. Drive  495.7 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Poitiercar car 495.7 km
    5h 38m
    €80–115

  5. Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train, line 4813 bus

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LYS - BOD
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to La Reoletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gare TER to Cholletbus bus
    6h 5m
    €71–189

  6. Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane plane LYS - TLS
    2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Agentrain train
    3. Take the train from Agen to La Reoletrain train
    7h 30m
    €87–299

Lyon to Poitier by train and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration8h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 770.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Poitier, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chollet via Toulouse Matabiau, Agen, La Reole, and Gare TER in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Chollet via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Bordeaux St Jean, and Gare TER in around 11h 8m.

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