There are 3 ways to get from Cantal to Lyon by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Place du Monument Abri Voyageurs to Gare Routierebus C08
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 27m€89–116Drive 255.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Cantal to Lyoncar 255.1 km
3h 47m€41–59Train
- Take the train from Le Lioran to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
5h 36m€143–206
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cantal to Lyon is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Cantal to Lyon is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cantal to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Place du Monument Abri Voyageurs and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Cantal to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Le Lioran and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Clermont Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Cantal and Lyon is 330 km. The road distance is 255.1 km.
The best way to get from Cantal to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs €85 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Cantal to Lyon, including transfers.
Cantal to Lyon bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Cantal, depart from Place du Monument Abri Voyageurs station.
Cantal to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Le Lioran station.
The best way to get from Cantal to Lyon is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs €85 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €210 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Cantal, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Cantal to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Place du Monument Abri Voyageurs and Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cantal to Lyon Part Dieu via Le Lioran and Clermont Ferrand in around 5h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Lioran to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 (0)4 80 00 70 00
- Website
- REGION - cars Région Cantal
Bus from Place du Monument Abri Voyageurs to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- REGION - cars Région Cantal
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Flixbus
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Cantal to Lyon bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Cantal, arrive at Gare Routiere station.
Cantal to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cantal to Lyon is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Cantal to Lyon.
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