There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Poitiers by plane, train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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.
Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
best- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)LYS - PIS
2h 35m€60–265Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Poitiers412.4 km
6h 11m€30Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps121A / ...
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to PoitiersTgv
6h 33m€40–217Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Tours724
- Take the bus from Tours to Poitiers723 / ...
10h€40–101Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
6h 34m€73–237Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Clermont Ferrand
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF259
- Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars204
- Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to PoitiersTer
11h 56m€76–107Drive 412.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Poitiers412.9 km
5h 34m€63–91
Lyon to Poitiers by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €55 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Poitiers via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Poitiers via St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Lyon and Poitiers is 401 km. The road distance is 412.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €35 - €220.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Lyon to Poitiers, including transfers.
Lyon to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Poitiers is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €55 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €220 and takes 6h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Poitiers, France?
Volotea flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Poitiers via St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Poitiers–Biard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–190
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Tours
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Tours to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Lyon Gare Perrache to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- 05 55 45 57 90
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- 05 44 00 10 63
- Website
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
Bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Cars
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Schedules at
- transports.nouvelle-aquitaine.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Poitiers
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.
Lyon to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Poitiers is 413 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Lyon to Poitiers.
Book your Lyon to Poitiers train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lyon to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 715+ hotels available in Poitiers.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Poitiers. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.