What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Issoire?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Issoire is to bus which costs €17 - €21 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Issoire?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Issoire is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Issoire?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Issoire. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Issoire via Clermont Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Issoire?

The distance between Lyon and Issoire is 253 km. The road distance is 178.5 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Issoire without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Issoire without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €30 - €55.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Issoire?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Lyon to Issoire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Issoire train from?

Lyon to Issoire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Issoire?

The best way to get from Lyon to Issoire is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Lyon to Issoire train arrive?

Lyon to Issoire train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Issoire?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Issoire is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Lyon to Issoire.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Issoire?

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Where can I stay near Issoire?

There are 516+ hotels available in Issoire.

Lyon to Issoire - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Issoire by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont FerrandTer
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to IssoireTer / ...
3h 38m
€30–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
3h 42m
€16–39
Drive 178.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Issoire178.5 km
2h 13m
€28–40
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrand1624 / ...
3h 42m
€17–21

Lyon to Issoire by train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.1 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Issoire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Issoire via Clermont Ferrand in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost €7–30 and the journey takes 2h 5m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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