How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lyon Airport (LYS).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 40m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) from Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which will take 2hrs and cost around €34 ($34).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 40m
€11($11)
twice daily193km (120 miles)
Bus to Lyon Gare Perrache3h 35m
€25($25)
3 times a week228km (142 miles)
Train
2h 50m
€50($50)
every 4 hours239km (149 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€34($34)
on demand190km (118 miles)

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