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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand 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 42m. 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 Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 53m 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 Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
How to get from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
47687:00 AM2h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:00 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$101One-way0 transfers
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- 47687:00 AM2h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:00 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus7:55 AM1h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:50 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
8757404:34 PM2h25Lyon Part Dieu6:59 PMClermont-Ferrand station$541One-way0 transfers- 8757446:34 PM2h25Lyon Part Dieu8:59 PMClermont-Ferrand station$541One-way0 transfers
- 8757467:34 PM2h25Lyon Part Dieu9:59 PMClermont-Ferrand station$541One-way0 transfers
- 850110:00 AM2h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:10 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$101One-way0 transfers
- 500048:00 AM2h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:10 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$101One-way0 transfers
- 5044611:00 AM2h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:10 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 31 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- 29 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte.
- 6 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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