How to travel from Aurillac Airport (AUR) to Lyon, France

The distance between Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aurillac Airport (AUR) to Lyon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LyonAurillac Airport (AUR) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Clermont Ferrand and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont Ferrand and then to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance316km (196 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Aurillac Airport (AUR) to Lyon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (131 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aurillac Airport (AUR) to Lyon is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aurillac Airport (AUR) to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aurillac and Clermont Ferrand. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aurillac Airport (AUR) to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aurillac Gare Routière, Clermont Ferrand and Salins Coubertin. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF Bus, FlixBus, Blablabus, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Haute-Savoie, Swiss PostAuto and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Lyon from Aurillac Airport (AUR) is to drive which will take 3h 40m and cost around €57 ($57).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aurillac Airport (AUR) to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Clermont Ferrand and then to Lyon Part Dieu. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aurillac Airport (AUR) to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €71 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aurillac Airport (AUR) and Lyon

Transport options from Aurillac Airport (AUR) to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
€71($71)
4 times a day386km (240 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€42($42)
5 times a week339km (211 miles)
Bus via Mauriac Place de la Poste7h 10m
€28($28)
once a week352km (219 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€57($57)
on demand316km (196 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon