How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon

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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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€11

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€37

Average price

2h 37m

Average total duration

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2h 7m

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30m

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2h 54m

Average total duration

2h 24m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon

How to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:55AM2h10
Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
12:05PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
111One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus7863
01:00PM2h10
Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
03:10PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
81One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

BlaBlaCar Bus51082
07:00PM1h55
Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
08:55PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
131One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TER875704
09:02AM2h24
Clermont-Ferrand station
11:26AMLyon Part Dieu
501One-way
0 transfers
TER875708
12:02PM2h24
Clermont-Ferrand station
02:26PMLyon Part Dieu
501One-way
0 transfers
TER874004+SNCF Intercités4402
10:34AM2h30
Clermont-Ferrand station
01:04PMLyon Part Dieu
531One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:20AM2h15
Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
11:35AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM2h15
Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
11:00AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
111One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:05AM2h05
Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
01:10PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
121One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €7.

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 €22.

The fastest way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 24m.

The Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon distance is approximately 137 km.
The average frequency per day from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon is:
  • Around 30 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, SNCF.
  • 28 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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