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Compare train, bus, and flight for Poitiers to Lyon
Omio 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 flight, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $191.
Distance: 223 miles (360 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$74 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 21m Average total duration 10h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Poitiers to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Lyon:
A flight is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poitiers to Lyon costing on average $74.
A flight is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Lyon costing on average $191.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
Tickets start at around $74 compared to roughly $114 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41. The journey takes 10h 51m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Poitiers to Lyon
How to get from Poitiers to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Poitiers to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:45 PM 11h20 Poitiers 2:05 AM Lyon $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 11h20 Poitiers 2:05 AM Lyon $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 PM 11h20 Poitiers 2:05 AM Lyon $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:45 PM 11h20 Poitiers 3:05 AM Lyon $39 1 One-way 0 transfers8:25 AM 13h55 Poitiers 10:20 PM Lyon $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Poitiers to Lyon:
A flight is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Poitiers to Lyon costing on average $74.
A flight is $121 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Poitiers to Lyon costing on average $191.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 21m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Poitiers and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Poitiers Biard Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Poitiers and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Poitiers, Boulevard du Grand Cerf (Gare Routière) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with Volotea to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Volotea.
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