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 €70 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Poitiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Poitiers. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Poitiers via Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

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 4h 14m.

How far is it from Lyon to Poitiers?

The distance between Lyon and Poitiers is 739 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 4h 14m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m 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 TGV inOui, 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 train which takes 4h 14m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €430 and takes 2h 35m.

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 TGV inOui, arrive at St 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 38m 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 957+ 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, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Poitiers by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
4h 14m
€127–246
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Poitiersrideshare 415 km
6h 11m
€30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Toursbus N744 / ...
2. Take the bus from Tours to Poitiersbus FlixBus S703 / ...
9h 20m
€51–96
Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
2h 35m
€71–426
Train via Lyon Part Dieu
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 10m
€97–189
Train via Lyon Perrache
1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain Tgv
6h 24m
€98–191
Drive 413.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Poitierscar 413.3 km
5h 38m
€65–93
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 4m
€103–263

Lyon to Poitiers by train

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Distance: 739.3 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Poitiers via St Pierre Des Corps in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Poitiers via Tours in around 9h 20m.

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