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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers to Lyon is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Lyon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Poitiers and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Poitiers and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Lyon?

The distance between Poitiers and Lyon is 401 km. The road distance is 412.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €35 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Poitiers to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Poitiers to Lyon train from?

Poitiers to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Poitiers station.

Train, bus or fly from Poitiers to Lyon?

The best way to get from Poitiers to Lyon is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €320 and takes 6h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 10h.

Where does the Poitiers to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Poitiers to Lyon train arrive?

Poitiers to Lyon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Poitiers to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers to Lyon is 413 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Poitiers to Lyon.

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

Book your Poitiers to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Poitiers to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Poitiers and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Poitiers to Lyon 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 from Poitiers–Biard Airport
best
1. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)PIS - LYS
1h 41m
€60–230
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Poitiers to Lyon413.1 km
6h 10m
€30
Train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieu121A / ...
6h 49m
€38–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poitiers to Tours1733 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tours to Lyon724
10h
€51–115
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
5h 42m
€71–236
Train to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictins
2. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LIG - LYS
6h 17m
€138–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges BenedictinsTer
2. Take the bus from Terminal Cars to Felletin - Gare Sncf204
3. Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Gare SNCF259
4. Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Gare Perrache
12h 33m
€38–73
Drive 412.8 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Lyon412.8 km
5h 35m
€63–91

Poitiers to Lyon by train

52Weekly Trains

6h 49mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.6 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Volotea flies from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poitiers to Lyon Part Dieu via Saint-Pierre-des-Corps in around 6h 49m.

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