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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$88
Fastest journey
11 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 1 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
360 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Poitiers to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poitiers to Lyon will cost around $88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
It's difficult to get from Poitiers to Lyon without transferring at least once.
53906 · 51991
95919 · 94561
95920 · 83133
FlixBus · FlixBus
54049 · 4767
95919 · 94561
95920 · 83133
53906 · 51991
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Poitiers to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $78 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Lyon:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Poitiers to Lyon costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $101 (€83) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Lyon costing on average $150 (€123).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 9h 6m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $115 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€55). The journey takes 9h 6m versus 5h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Poitiers to Lyon buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:50 AM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 12h55 | 2:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 AM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 12h30 | 5:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
53906 · 51991 | 9:10 AM Poitiers, Railway Station | 12h30 | 9:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
95919 · 94561 | 12:15 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 11h05 | 11:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 12h40 | 1:10 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) | 14h20 | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
95920 · 83133 | 4:45 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 11h20 | 4:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
54049 · 4767 | 5:15 PM Poitiers, Railway Station | 13h35 | 6:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Poitiers to Lyon run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 223 miles (360 km) distance in 10h 20m.
Distance 223 miles (360 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon trip today.
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Excellent museum on Roman Lyon with mosaics, inscriptions, and artifacts beside the ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Striking science and society museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, famous for immersive displays and architecture.
The city's atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and a strong UNESCO heritage feel.
One of Europe's largest open squares and a key central meeting point in Lyon's Presqu'île.
Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine.
A warm salad of frisee lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's hearty bouchon cooking.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a festive and traditional Lyonnais dish often served in bouchons.
An iconic fine-dining restaurant with deep Lyon culinary heritage, serving elegant cuisine in a prestigious setting.
A respected modern bouchon offering refined takes on Lyonnais classics in a warm and polished setting.
A historic bouchon known for classic Lyonnais dishes, convivial service, and a traditional, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and lunch deals are good value, while central hotels and dinner spots cost more.
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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Lyon Perrache Bus Station, Lyon -> Lyon Part-Dieu Station, Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poitiers to Lyon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Poitiers to Lyon buses use the Poitiers, Gare to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan). Use this guide to compare Poitiers and Lyon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
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