Poitiers to Lyon by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Poitiers to Lyon
Find the key information for travelling by train from Poitiers to Lyon, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling from Poitiers to Lyon by train
Want to know how to get from Poitiers to Lyon by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Poitiers to Lyon take around 4 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of approximately 363 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Poitiers is scheduled to depart at around 05:18. The last departure is usually at around 18:15 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Poitiers at around 06:32, with the last train leaving at around 18:15. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 43 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 5 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €153.48.
We think any time is a great time to visit Lyon, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lyon.
Is there a direct train from Poitiers to Lyon?
The journey between Poitiers and Lyon usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Poitiers to Lyon every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Poitiers to Lyon?
The Poitiers to Lyon train travel takes about 4 hours and 1 minute, no matter when you leave.
What are the Poitiers to Lyon train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lyon leaving Poitiers at around 05:18 and the last train leaving at around 18:15 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Poitiers at around 06:32, with the final departure at 18:15.
Other train journeys from Poitiers
- From Poitiers to La Rochelle From €16.06
- From Poitiers to London From €108.41
- From Poitiers to Paris From €10.71
- From Poitiers to Lille From €42.83
- From Poitiers to Limoges From €51.31
- From Poitiers to Niort From €10.71
- From Poitiers to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps From €16.95
- From Poitiers to Bordeaux From €21.86
- From Poitiers to Angoulême From €10.71
- From Poitiers to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport From €36.58
- From Poitiers to Tours From €20.52
- From Poitiers to Marne-la-Vallée From €34.80
- From Poitiers to Chatellerault From €5.35
- From Poitiers to Ruffec From €10.71
- From Poitiers to Massy From €11.15
Other train journeys to Lyon
- From London to Lyon From €93.69
- From Geneva to Lyon From €27.66
- From Paris to Lyon From €10.35
- From Barcelona to Lyon From €26.32
- From Ashford to Lyon From €62.33
- From Avignon to Lyon From €10.71
- From Lille to Lyon From €10.71
- From Nice to Lyon From €10.71
- From Dijon to Lyon From €14.72
- From Bordeaux to Lyon From €87.89
- From Cannes to Lyon From €58.45
- From Brussels to Lyon From €26.32
- From Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Lyon From €43.28
- From Moûtiers to Lyon From €39.26
- From Marseille to Lyon From €23.91
Other train journeys from Lyon
- From Lyon to Barcelona From €13.83
- From Lyon to Paris From €10.62
- From Lyon to Bourg-Saint-Maurice From €20.97
- From Lyon to Aime-la-Plagne From €41.49
- From Lyon to Moûtiers From €39.26
- From Lyon to Marseille From €41.94
- From Lyon to Saint-Étienne From €15.17
- From Lyon to Montpellier From €10.71
- From Lyon to Chambéry From €24.54
- From Lyon to Milan From €13.47
- From Lyon to Annecy From €35.69
- From Lyon to Toulouse From €45.95
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
Travellers rate us "Excellent!"
Blog posts featuring Poitiers or Lyon
-
Love optional: five Valentine’s train escapes that skip the clichés
Valentine’s Day travel does not have to look one way. Whether you’re travelling solo, with friends, or as a couple, trains make it easy to plan a getaway that feels personal, flexible and entirely your own.Read more
-
Where to feel like a local in France (even without speaking perfect French)
Let’s be honest. For many travellers, “living like a local” in France sounds like something reserved for fluent speakers, wine and cheese connoisseurs, or people with family there. But you don’t need any of that.Read more
-
Big travel news! 🎉 The direct Paris–Milan train is officially back!
And the good news doesn’t end there–tickets to and from Paris and Milan are starting from just €29. Read more