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

The cheapest way to get from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 42m and costs €75 - €120.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Galeries Sud and arriving at Lyon via Poitiers - Bus Station and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Poitiers (Station) 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 7h 50m.

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

The distance between Poitiers (Station) and Lyon is 409 km. The road distance is 419.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon, including transfers.

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

Poitiers (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Poitiers - Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon?

The best way to get from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 2m.

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

Poitiers (Station) to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.

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

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

Can I drive from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Poitiers (Station) to Lyon is 419 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3894+ hotels available in Lyon.

Poitiers (Station) to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon by bus, plane, train (TGV), car, or train

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Line 3 bus to Poitiers–Biard Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Galeries Sud to Gare Pont Achardbus
2. Fly from Poitiers–Biard Airport (PIS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PIS - LYS
3h 45m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Poitiers - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Tours to Lyonbus 724
11h 2m
€54–84
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 Intercités / ...
7h 50m
€109–170
Drive 419.3 km
1. Drive from Poitiers (Station) to Lyoncar 419.3 km
5h 42m
€79–114
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
6h 36m
€100–222
Train, train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantestrain
3. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
7h 45m
€111–298
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Poitiers to La Rochelle Villetrain
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
6h 3m
€111–331

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

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Distance: 409.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon Part Dieu via Galeries Sud, Gare Pont Achard, Poitiers, and St Pierre Des Corps in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poitiers (Station) to Lyon via Galeries Sud, Gare Pont Achard, Poitiers - Bus Station, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, and Tours in around 11h 2m.

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