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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Riom
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Riom among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$46 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Riom:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Riom costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Riom take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $55 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€33). The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 51m 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.
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How to get from Lyon to Riom by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Riom is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:20 AM2h40Lyon11:00 AMRiom$141One-way0 transfers
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- 8:20 AM2h40Lyon11:00 AMRiom$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:20 AM2h40Lyon11:00 AMRiom$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:24 AM3h24Lyon1:48 PMRiom$401One-way0 transfers- 11:24 AM3h24Lyon2:48 PMRiom$511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Riom:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Riom costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Riom take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Riom 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 Riom - Châtel-Guyon.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus to go to Riom by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, TER to go to Riom by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus.
- 5 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
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