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

The distance between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand is around 191km (119 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-FerrandLyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 2h 30m. 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 €37 ($37).

The distance between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand is around 191km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand, 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Part-Dieu Villette. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 30m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Clermont-Ferrand from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to drive which will take 2hrs and cost around €37 ($37).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Clermont-Ferrand is Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 204km (127 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

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Transport options from Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
2h 30m
€11($11)
every 20 mins191km (119 miles)
Bus to Clermont Ferrand3h 20m
€25($25)
4 times a week229km (142 miles)
Train
2h 55m
€145($145)
every 4 hours239km (149 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€37($37)
on demand204km (127 miles)

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Airports near Clermont-Ferrand

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

AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
274km (170 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand