The distance between Lyon and Poitiers is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lyon to Poitiers by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Poitiers (PIS).
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Poitiers.
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Take the bus to Tours and then to Poitiers.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Poitiers by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Lyon and Poitiers is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Lyon and Poitiers by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Poitiers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Poitiers. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aéroport Saint-Exupéry - Rx and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Poitiers. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Poitiers. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Poitiers. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tours. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Poitiers. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Poitiers. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Poitiers (PIS). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Poitiers with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Chalair Aviation fly between Lyon and Poitiers. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Poitiers (PIS). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Lyon to Poitiers typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Poitiers (PIS).
The closest major airport to Poitiers is Poitiers-Biard Airport (PIS) (PIS) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Poitiers. Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Poitiers. The distance is around 467km (290 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Poitiers is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €245 ($245).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 1h 35m | €245($245) | every 30 mins | 401km (249 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €165($165) | once a week | 772km (480 miles) |
Train via St Pierre Des Corps | 5h 30m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 572km (355 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | €39($39) | twice daily | 601km (374 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | €63($63) | on demand | 467km (290 miles) |
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The following major airports near Poitiers offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.