The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
137 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 27 buses that leave Lyon for Clermont-Ferrand every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 137 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 137 km
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand coaches for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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6681+ 89820 | On time 09:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 2h53 | 11:55 Clermont-Ferrand station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 2h05 | 12:50 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 changesdirect | |
886720+ 89822 | 11:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 3h01 | 14:25 Clermont-Ferrand station | 1 change | |
6685+ 89824 | 14:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 2h49 | 16:55 Clermont-Ferrand station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 17:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 2h10 | 19:45 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 2h05 | 20:35 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:35 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 2h45 | 00:20 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 2h55 | 01:20 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 03:45 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 2h00 | 05:45 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:40 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 2h05 | 07:45 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:20 Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 2h20 | 10:40 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand
Buses from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand run on average 28 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 28 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 137 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 137 km |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 28 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 02:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa from Lyon to Clermont-FerrandYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Clermont-Ferrand, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. When arriving in Clermont-Ferrand, you can end your journey in coach stations like Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and Clermont Ferrand, Gare Routière.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Clermont-Ferrand
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Petit Gourmet (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Le France (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 3, 4, 8, 10 Train: TER
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