There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
2h€11–21Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand161.3 km
2h 12m€10–13Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
2h 25m€35–65Drive 161.5 km
- Drive from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandcar 161.5 km
1h 46m€26–37
Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand is to rideshare which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €25 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Clermont-Ferrand. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Clermont Ferrand. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand is 165 km. The road distance is 161.5 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand without a car is to bus which takes 2h and costs €11 - €21.
The bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand takes 2h including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand is to bus which takes 2h and costs €11 - €21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Clermont-Ferrand, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand hourly. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 2h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand hourly. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand station.
Lyon 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 to Clermont-Ferrand is 162 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand.
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There are 1496+ hotels available in Clermont-Ferrand.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.