Lyon to Poitiers Trains

Lyon to Poitiers trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Poitiers takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Poitiers. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration: 739 km
Distance: €183
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv

4h 14m

€127–246

Lyon to Poitiers train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Lyon and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 6:45 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
6:30 PM → 9:34 AM
Arrives next day
15h 4m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

6:30 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 3:49 PM
6h 15m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 6:38 PM
6h 34m • 1 change
6:30 PM → 10:55 PM
4h 25m • 1 change

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