There are 4 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 24m€35–65Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon162.7 km
2h 14m€10Bus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 44m€14–26Drive 162.3 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyoncar 162.3 km
1h 46m€26–37
Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €25 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station station and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon is 218 km. The road distance is 162.3 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €65.
The train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs hourly.
Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €26 and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Lyon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu hourly. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 2h 44m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.