There are 4 ways to get from Massif Central to Lyon by taxi, train, bus, 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.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Massif Central to Clermont Ferrandtaxi
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3h 22m€134–187Drive 211 km
cheapest- Drive from Massif Central to Lyoncar 211 km
2h 38m€33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Rue la Gazelle to Gare Routierebus C08
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 48m€77–103Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rue la Gazelle to Gare Ferroviairebus C08
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4h 51m€97–143
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Massif Central to Lyon is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Massif Central to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Massif Central to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Rue la Gazelle and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Massif Central and Lyon is 270 km. The road distance is 211 km.
The best way to get from Massif Central to Lyon without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 22m and costs €130 - €190.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Massif Central to Lyon, including transfers.
Massif Central to Lyon bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Cantal, depart from Rue la Gazelle station.
Massif Central to Lyon bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Cantal, arrive at Gare Routiere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Massif Central to Lyon is 211 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Massif Central to Lyon.
There are 3963+ hotels available in Lyon.
What companies run services between Massif Central, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Massif Central to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Rue la Gazelle and Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station in around 4h 48m.
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
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 (0)4 80 00 70 00
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Cantal
Bus from Rue la Gazelle to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Cantal
Bus from Rue la Gazelle to Gare Ferroviaire
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Cantal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- €95–120
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