There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Thiers 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 Lyon to Thiersbus 776 / ...
2h 40m€14–24Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Thierstrain Ter
4h 13m€41–57Drive 123.9 km
- Drive from Lyon to Thierscar 123.9 km
1h 27m€19–27Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Thiersbus X18
3h 54m
Lyon to Thiers by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Thiers is to bus which costs €14 - €24 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Thiers is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €18 - €27.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Thiers. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Béranger via Plateforme Multimodale Thiers Ouest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Thiers. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Thiers via Clermont Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Lyon and Thiers is 138 km. The road distance is 123.9 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Thiers without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €24.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Lyon to Thiers, including transfers.
Lyon to Thiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Thiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Thiers is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs €14 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Thiers, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Thiers 5 times a day. Tickets cost €14–24 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Thiers via Clermont Ferrand in around 4h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Thiers
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Thiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Thiers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Thiers bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Thiers station.
Lyon to Thiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Thiers is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Lyon to Thiers.
Book your Lyon to Thiers train tickets online with Omio.
There are 150+ hotels available in Thiers.












