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Compare train and bus for Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
Compare the available ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
Tickets start at around $13 compared to roughly $53 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 2h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
How to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:20 AM 2h10 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 10:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:20 AM 2h10 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 10:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
5:05 PM 2h05 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 7:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $18 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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44043:40 PM 2h46 Clermont-Ferrand station 6:26 PM Lyon Part Dieu $40 1 One-way 1 transfer - 873370+4406
6:41 PM 2h45 Clermont-Ferrand station 9:26 PM Lyon Part Dieu $44 1 One-way 1 transfer - 874004+4402
10:34 AM 2h30 Clermont-Ferrand station 1:04 PM Lyon Part Dieu $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
4:10 AM 2h40 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 6:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $11 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:50 AM 3h00 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 6:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:00 PM 2h10 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 5:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon costing on average $46.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Clermont-Ferrand station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
- 26 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa, Infobus.
- 6 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
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