The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Poitiers
Cheapest price
€136
Average price
€177
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
360 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Poitiers is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Poitiers will cost around €177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €136.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Poitiers without transferring at least once.
6694 · 8447
5376 · 5224 · 8333
6614 · 8485
6622 · 8391
6620 · 8355
5386 · 5240
6694 · 8447
6622 · 8391
6614 · 8485
6620 · 8355Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lyon to Poitiers
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Poitiers among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 360 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€104 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Lyon to Poitiers train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6608 · 8377 | On time 7:04 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h48 | 12:52 PM Poitiers | 1 transfer | |
5376 · 5224 · 8333 | On time 8:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h13 | 1:43 PM Poitiers | 2 transfers | |
6614 · 8485 | On time 10:03 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h45 | 2:48 PM Poitiers | 1 transfer | |
6694 · 8447 | On time 12:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h20 | 4:24 PM Poitiers | 1 transfer | |
6620 · 8355 | On time 1:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 5h08 | 6:12 PM Poitiers | 1 transfer | |
6622 · 8391 | On time 2:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h32 | 6:36 PM Poitiers | 1 transfer | |
5386 · 5240 | On time 3:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 4h10 | 7:40 PM Poitiers | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Poitiers
Distance 360 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 20:10 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI from Lyon to Poitiers trainsTGV INOUI trains will get you between Lyon and Poitiers from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lyon to Poitiers
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with access from Avenue Jean Jaurès.
- Le Jean Moulin
- Brasserie de l'Est
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Lyon Centre
- Hotel des Facultés
- Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line B
- Tramway: Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistro de l'Hotel
- La Serrurerie
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- ibis Poitiers Centre
- Mercure Poitiers Centre
- Hotel de l'Europe
- Located in the main hall
- 80 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the main entrance
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