What is the travel distance from Lyon to Poitiers?

Lyon and Poitiers are 224 miles (361 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Poitiers?

The majority of buses traveling from Lyon to Poitiers start their journey at Perrache and wind up at Gare routière de Poitiers. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Poitiers?

Once in Poitiers, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Futuroscope, Church of Sainte-Radegonde, Baptistère Saint-Jean, Jardin des Plantes and Sainte-Croix Museum.

Bus Lyon to Poitiers from $27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Poitiers on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	10:20am	Poitiers	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lyon to Poitiers on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 40m	12:10pm	Poitiers	Cheapest
Bus	8:35am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h	7:35pm	Poitiers	Fastest
Bus	11:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	10:20am	Poitiers	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Perrache	12h 15m	1:05pm	Gare routière de Poitiers	No tags
Bus	4:00am	Perrache	12h 55m	4:55pm	Gare routière de Poitiers	No tags
Bus	5:25am	Perrache	12h 35m	6:00pm	Gare routière de Poitiers	No tags
Bus	9:30am	Perrache	16h 15m	1:45am	Gare routière de Poitiers	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Perrache	12h 5m	4:35am	Gare routière de Poitiers	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Poitiers on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	10:20am	Poitiers	Cheapest
Bus	8:35am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h	7:35pm	Poitiers	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	12:10pm	Poitiers	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Poitiers on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	12:10pm	Poitiers	Cheapest
Bus	8:35am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h	7:35pm	Poitiers	Fastest
Bus	11:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	10:20am	Poitiers	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Poitiers on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	10:20am	Poitiers	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 40m	12:10pm	Poitiers	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:52 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Lyon to Poitiers

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Poitiers. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

224 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $136	Average Duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$86 - $364	Average Duration4h 33m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $77	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,113 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Poitiers?

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Poitiers

A - Gare routière de Poitiers

B - Futuroscope (Hôtel Campanile) - Arrêt de bus

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Poitiers by bus

What is the travel distance from Lyon to Poitiers?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Poitiers?
What are the best sights and things to do in Poitiers?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

$47

11/12

$54

Today

$43

11/14

$44

11/15

$40

11/16

$40

11/17

$35

11/18

$38

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Poitiers was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Poitiers, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $78 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Poitiers based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-11-17.