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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Niort
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Niort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $387.
Distance: 257 miles (414 km)
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$95 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $387 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Niort:
A bus is $94 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Niort costing on average $189 (€158).
A bus is $293 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Niort costing on average $387 (€325).
Other travel options to Niort take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€79) compared to roughly $136 (€114) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€34). The journey takes 10h 51m versus 6h 5m 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.
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.
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How to get from Lyon to Niort by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Niort is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:10 PM9h55Lyon8:05 AMNiort$731One-way0 transfers
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10:10 PM9h55Lyon8:05 AMNiort$731One-way0 transfers
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10:10 PM9h55Lyon8:05 AMNiort$731One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Niort:
A bus is $94 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Niort costing on average $189 (€158).
A bus is $293 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Niort costing on average $387 (€325).
Other travel options to Niort take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Niort as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Nantes Atlantique Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Niort station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Niort, Route de la Rochelle.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Niort by bus.
- Travel with easyJet, Volotea, Air France to go to Niort by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Niort by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Volotea.
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