The cheapest and fastest buses from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
Cheapest price
€7
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €7.
Of the 39 buses that leave Clermont-Ferrand for Lyon on Sat, Nov 22, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Nov 22 the direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, Nov 22 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 137 km
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2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon buses for today, Friday, November 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:30 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h15 | 7:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h05 | 8:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h15 | 8:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h45 | 9:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h10 | 9:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h15 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
6727 | 8:00 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h05 | 10:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h15 | 10:35 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h05 | 11:05 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
89829+ 886273 | On time 10:00 AM Clermont-Ferrand station | 2h59 | 12:59 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h10 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7763 | 12:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h05 | 2:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h00 | 2:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50447 | 1:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h05 | 3:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h15 | 3:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h15 | 4:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h15 | 5:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7757 | 2:50 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 3h30 | 6:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
8500 | 3:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h10 | 5:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
89833+ 886285 | On time 3:00 PM Clermont-Ferrand station | 2h59 | 5:59 PM Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h15 | 5:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h10 | 6:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
7761 | 4:35 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h10 | 6:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h15 | 7:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50670 | 5:30 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h05 | 7:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51082 | 6:25 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 1h55 | 8:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h00 | 8:25 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h00 | 9:45 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h00 | 10:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4751 | 8:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h00 | 10:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h00 | 10:25 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, November 22 | |||||
FlixBus | 2:50 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 3h05 | 5:55 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h45 | 5:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4767 | 3:50 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h00 | 5:50 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 2h15 | 7:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
Buses from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon run on average 30 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 137 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 02:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Alsa, Infobus from Clermont-Ferrand to LyonYou can travel by bus between Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Alsa, Infobus for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Clermont-Ferrand, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and Clermont Ferrand, Gare Routière. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your trip in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Le France (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 4, 8, 10 Train: TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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