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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Lyon to Niort. Traveling by bus from Lyon to Niort usually takes around 13 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 11 hours and 30 minutes.
Distance | 257 mi (414 km) |
Shortest duration | 11h 30m |
Cheapest price | €47.80 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Lyon to Niort?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Lyon to Niort. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus | 5 | 13h 44m | €86.06 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Lyon to Niort, and usually makes the trip in about 13 hours and 44 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 43 minutes to cover the 257 miles from Lyon to Niort. However, the fastest bus only takes 11 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Lyon to Niort, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Lyon
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Located at the confluence of the Rhône and the Saône rivers in the central-west of France, Lyon is France's third-largest city, after Paris and Marseille. Lyon has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 2,000 years of history and its central role in the Renaissance. Vieux Lyon is the city's historic area, full of old buildings and a vibrant French atmosphere. Wander through the traboules, a unique architectural feature of the city; these secret passageways wind through Lyon's buildings and courtyards. Several guided tours will describe the many uses of these covered paths throughout Lyon's history: from shortcuts to the river for 4th-century residents to meeting places for 19th-century silk workers and the World War II French resistance.
Lyon is also famously hailed as the birthplace of cinema. To immerse yourself in film history, visit the Musée Cinéma et Miniature to explore old movie props, costumes, and even complete film sets from several iconic films. To experience a traditional French market, stop in Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse. This indoor gourmet market offers only the finest local produce, the perfect place to sample the local cuisine.
Getting to Lyon is simple, and the lion's share of options are via ground travel. Eurolines bus services offer transport from many European cities into the Perrache train station, and many train services, including the TGV, also operate from the same station. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport is only 25 km east of the city, providing both European and intercontinental flights.
Niort
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Link to image attributionSituated in western France on the river Sèvre Niortaise, Niort was once a wealthy port town before becoming an important modern finance center. Niort offers many museums that showcase the city's impressive past. The Museum Bernard d'Agesci displays many exhibits on the area's cultural heritage, plus natural history and fine arts collections. Le Musée du Donjon de Niort, housed in the keep of the original wall surrounding the city, educates visitors on the city's history and displays archaeological and ethnographic collections.
Contrasting the city center's vast stone architecture, Niort lies on the eastern edge of an incredibly scenic marshland region. The Marais Poitevin is the closest part to the city, and with the nickname "green Venice," it offers a peaceful place to spend time in nature, crossing wooden footbridges over slow-moving streams.
To experience an authentic French Saturday market, visit Les Halles de Niort to wander through the many stalls selling all kinds of local and handmade products, with the opportunity to sample regional foods at one of the several cafes.
Niort's SNCF station lies on the TGV Paris- Montparnasse - La Rochelle line, and the TER line, for easy rail access to the rest of France. National and international bus services also operate from Niort. The nearest airport is about 60 kilometers away, in La Rochelle.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Lyon?
Main departure station: Gare Routière De Lyon Perrache
Most buses depart from the main station in Lyon.
All bus stations in Lyon:
Gare Routière De Lyon Perrache
Where does the bus arrive in Niort?
Main arrival station: Pied de Fond
Buses to Niort stop on Route de la Rochelle about 2km southwest of the city center. Buses stop on either side of the road, depending on the direction of their route: buses into Niort stop on the south side, and buses out of Niort stop on the north side of Route de la Rochelle. The curbside bus stop does not include a station building or amenities, but several convenience stores and a nearby coffee shop can provide snacks for your trip or simply an indoor place to wait for the bus. FlixBus operates trips from this station to destinations including Nantes, Poitiers, Bordeaux, and Paris.
All bus stations in Niort:
Pied de Fond
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