There are 4 ways to get from Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car, or rideshare
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 Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
2h 39m€35–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand161.3 km
2h 27m€10–13Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 25m€17–35Drive 160.7 km
- Drive from Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrandcar 160.7 km
1h 45m€25–36
Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand is to rideshare which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand station. However, there are services departing from Place des Archives and arriving at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Clermont Ferrand. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Lyon Perrache and Clermont-Ferrand is 223 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €75.
The train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrand takes 2h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Perrache station.
The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €35 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Lyon Perrache, France and Clermont-Ferrand, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrand hourly. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost €18–35 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
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
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.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Lyon Perrache to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Perrache and Clermont-Ferrand. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















