The average train between Lyon and Poitiers takes 5h 56m 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.
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 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 52m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Poitiers? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu station and arriving at Poitiers station via St Pierre Des Corps station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Lyon to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Poitiers station.
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The distance between Lyon and Poitiers is 358.9 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Poitiers via St Pierre Des Corps in around 6h 32m.