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Lyon to Poitiers by train
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First train06:04
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Last train19:04
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey4hr 2m
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Distance363 kilometres
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Trains per day21
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Avg. journey time4hr 33m
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Train operators
Travelling from Lyon to Poitiers by train
Fast trains from Lyon to Poitiers take around 4 hours and 2 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 363 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Lyon and Poitiers.
1. Are there direct trains from Lyon to Poitiers?
Journeys between Lyon and Poitiers usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 22 departures on the route from Lyon to Poitiers every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 20 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Lyon to Poitiers?
The Lyon to Poitiers train travel time is normally about 4 hours and 2 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Lyon to Poitiers train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Poitiers is usually scheduled to depart Lyon around 06:04 and the last train is around 18:30. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Lyon around 05:50, and the last at 19:04.

When to book Lyon to Poitiers train tickets?
Trains in France usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Lyon to Poitiers by train.
Which train companies operate between Lyon and Poitiers?
More than one train company operates on the route from Lyon to Poitiers, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Alleo
- TER
- TGV
- Train Express Regional
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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