What is the travel distance from Lyon to Poitiers?

It's about 361 km (224 miles) from Lyon to Poitiers.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Poitiers?

Buses departing from Perrache in Lyon will take you to Gare routière de Poitiers in Poitiers.

Bus Lyon to Poitiers from $49 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Poitiers on November 21
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	CheapestFastest
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
Bus	11:10pm	Perrache	13h 35m	12:45pm	Gare routière de Poitiers	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Perrache	13h 25m	1:05pm	Gare routière de Poitiers	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Poitiers on November 22
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	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	12:10pm	Poitiers	Fastest
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

Next departures for Lyon to Poitiers on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	12:10pm	Poitiers	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	10:20am	Poitiers	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Poitiers on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:00am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	12:10pm	Poitiers	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Lyon to Poitiers on November 28
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	11:10pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	11h 10m	10:20am	Poitiers	Fastest
Bus	6:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	13h 15m	7:35pm	Poitiers	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Poitiers

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Poitiers. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

360 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $240	Average Duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $89	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Poitiers?

Stops in Lyon

A
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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B
Lyon Airport
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Stops in Poitiers

A
Gare routière de Poitiers
52 Boulevard du Grand Cerf , 86000 Poitiers , France
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B
Futuroscope (Hôtel Campanile) - Arrêt de bus
9266F Boulevard René Descartes, 86360 Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France

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FlixBus

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Timeliness3.9

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Lyon to Poitiers by bus

What is the travel distance from Lyon to Poitiers?
It's about 361 km (224 miles) from Lyon to Poitiers.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Lyon to Poitiers?
Buses departing from Perrache in Lyon will take you to Gare routière de Poitiers 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

11-19

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11-20

$76

Today

$76

11-22

$52

11-23

$62

11-24

$62

11-25

$65

11-26

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The cheapest trip from Lyon to Poitiers was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $52

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 $52 to $124 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 $52 which is on 2025-11-22.