What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €55 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Poitiers station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Poitiers - Bus Station via Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Poitiers?

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 34m.

How far is it from Lyon to Poitiers?

The distance between Lyon and Poitiers is 401 km. The road distance is 413.3 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Poitiers without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Poitiers without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €90 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Poitiers?

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Lyon to Poitiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Poitiers bus from?

Lyon to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Poitiers train from?

Lyon to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Poitiers?

The best way to get from Lyon to Poitiers is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs €55 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €200 and takes 6h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Lyon to Poitiers bus arrive?

Lyon to Poitiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Tours station.

Where does the Lyon to Poitiers train arrive?

Lyon to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saint-Pierre-des-Corps station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Poitiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Poitiers is 413 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Lyon to Poitiers.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Poitiers?

Book your Lyon to Poitiers train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Poitiers?

Book your Lyon to Poitiers bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Poitiers?

There are 882+ hotels available in Poitiers.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to 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.

Lyon to Poitiers - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 8 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
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
2h 35m
€60–295
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Poitiersrideshare 415 km
6h 11m
€30
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain 121A / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 34m
€93–197
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus N744 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Poitiers - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 40m
€42–73
Fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Poitierstrain
6h 34m
€92–227
Fly to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG)plane LYS - LIG
2. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain
7h 4m
€137–265
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus 706 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Felletin - Gare Sncfbus 259
3. Take the bus from Felletin - Gare Sncf to Terminal Carsbus 204
4. Take the train from Limoges Benedictins to Poitierstrain Ter
11h 36m
€40–82
Drive 413.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Poitierscar 413.3 km
5h 37m
€64–92

Lyon to Poitiers by train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 400.6 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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 34m.

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