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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 8m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 137 km
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m 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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Travel optionsfrom Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
How to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
508829:00 AM2h25Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)11:25 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5000511:15 AM2h10Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)1:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
510827:00 PM1h55Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)8:55 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€121One-way0 transfers
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8757048:59 AM2h27Clermont-Ferrand station11:26 AMLyon Part Dieu€441One-way0 transfers
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440210:31 AM2h33Clermont-Ferrand station1:04 PMLyon Part Dieu€461One-way1 transfer
87570812:00 PM2h26Clermont-Ferrand station2:26 PMLyon Part Dieu€441One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:55 AM2h10Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)12:05 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM2h15Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)11:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 AM2h15Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)11:35 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)€201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon costing on average €21.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Clermont-Ferrand station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Alsa, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF.
- 29 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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