The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€10
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 48 m
Buses per day
29
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand will cost around €10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 29 buses that leave Lyon for Clermont-Ferrand on Mon, Dec 01, 29 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 01 the direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Mon, Dec 01 the slowest buses will take 2 h 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand 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 4m. 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 €21.
Distance: 137 km
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand buses for today, Sunday, November 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h00 | 5:45 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 7:50 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4768 | 6:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h00 | 8:00 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h10 | 9:10 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51081 | 8:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h10 | 10:25 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h10 | 10:40 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
886714+ 89820 | On time 8:54 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 3h01 | 11:55 AM Clermont-Ferrand station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h00 | 10:55 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8501 | 9:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 11:05 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:45 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 11:50 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50446 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 12:05 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7758 | 10:40 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 3h25 | 2:05 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 12:45 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
886760+ 89822 | On time 10:54 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 3h31 | 2:25 PM Clermont-Ferrand station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h10 | 1:25 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7760 | 12:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 2:10 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h10 | 2:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 3:05 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50671 | 1:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 3:05 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 4:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6685+ 89824 | On time 2:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h49 | 4:55 PM Clermont-Ferrand station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h10 | 4:30 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h10 | 5:25 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3169 | 3:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 5:35 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h10 | 6:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 6:35 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h00 | 7:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 7:40 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6726 | 6:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 8:40 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7762 | 7:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 9:40 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
72403 | 8:05 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h00 | 10:05 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h05 | 10:35 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h45 | 12:20 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4750 | 10:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2h00 | 12:10 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 3h05 | 1:15 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
Buses from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. 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 2h 0m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 02:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa from Lyon to Clermont-FerrandYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa 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 Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. When arriving in Clermont-Ferrand, you can end your journey in coach stations like Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and Clermont Ferrand, Gare Routière.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- 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
- 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
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