What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers (Station) is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers (Station) is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €140 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Poitiers (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Poitiers (Station). However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Galeries Sud via Prado, Gare Routière and Gare Passerelle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Poitiers (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Poitiers (Station). 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 54m.

How far is it from Lyon to Poitiers (Station)?

The distance between Lyon and Poitiers (Station) is 745 km. The road distance is 418.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Poitiers (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €140 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Poitiers (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Lyon to Poitiers (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Poitiers (Station) bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Poitiers (Station) train from?

Lyon to Poitiers (Station) train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Poitiers (Station)?

The best way to get from Lyon to Poitiers (Station) is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Lyon to Poitiers (Station) bus arrive?

Lyon to Poitiers (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourges station.

Where does the Lyon to Poitiers (Station) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Poitiers (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Poitiers (Station) is 419 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Lyon to Poitiers (Station).

Where can I stay near Poitiers (Station)?

There are 385+ hotels available in Poitiers (Station).

Lyon to Poitiers (Station) - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Poitiers (Station) by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 54m
€142–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus 724
2. Take the bus from Prado to Gare Routièrebus V
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Pôle multimodalbus 433
12h 15m
€38–53
Drive 418.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Poitiers (Station)car 418.8 km
5h 41m
€79–114
Fly to Poitiers–Biard Airport, line 3 bus
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS)plane LYS - PIS
2. Take the bus from Gare Pont Achard to Galeries Sudbus
4h 1m
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 45m
€98–223
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LYS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Poitierstrain
6h 53m
€181–416
Fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Poitierstrain
7h 37m
€111–303
Fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
2. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Poitierstrain
6h 42m
€111–333

Lyon to Poitiers (Station) by train, bus, and foot

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 745.2 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Poitiers (Station), Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Poitiers (Station) via St Pierre Des Corps, Poitiers, Gare Pont Achard, and Galeries Sud in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Poitiers (Station) via Bourges, Prado, Gare Routière, Pôle multimodal, Gare Passerelle, and Galeries Sud in around 12h 15m.

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