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 €75 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Poitiers and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Poitiers - Bus Station and arriving at Lyon via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

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 St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Poitiers to Lyon?

The distance between Poitiers and Lyon is 401 km. The road distance is 414.2 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 5h 2m and costs €110 - €270.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Poitiers - Bus 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 €75 - €340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €270 and takes 5h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Poitiers to Lyon bus arrive?

Poitiers to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Vaucanson Bus 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 414 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Poitiers to Lyon.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4077+ 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 9 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)plane PIS - LYS
1h 41m
€76–334
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Poitiers to Lyonrideshare 413.6 km
6h 10m
€30
Train
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 2m
€117–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus N744 / ...
9h 25m
€43–81
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
5h 19m
€102–257
Train to Limoges-Bellegarde Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to Limoges Benedictinstrain
2. Fly from Limoges-Bellegarde Airport (LIG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LIG - LYS
6h 16m
€140–282
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain 121A / ...
6h 51m
€97–195
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Perrachetrain Intercités / ...
7h 3m
€97–205
Drive 414.2 km
1. Drive from Poitiers to Lyoncar 414.2 km
5h 37m
€66–94

Poitiers to Lyon by train

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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 St Pierre Des Corps in around 5h 2m.

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