There are 4 ways to get from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
6h 39m€52–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 46m€36–70Train
- Take the train from Lausanne to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
7h 19m€88–226Drive 369.8 km
- Drive from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrandcar 369.8 km
3h 51m€65–94
Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand station. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand. However, there are services departing from Lausanne and arriving at Clermont Ferrand via Genève, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Lausanne and Clermont-Ferrand is 434 km. The road distance is 369.8 km.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 39m and costs €50 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand, including transfers.
Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
The best way to get from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 6h 46m.
What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Clermont-Ferrand, France?
You can take a train from Lausanne to Clermont Ferrand via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 6h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–70
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lausanne to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €45–65
- 2nd Class
- €21–28
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lausanne to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lausanne to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand is 370 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Lausanne to Clermont-Ferrand.
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