Classic route
Clermont–Lyon
Clermont-Ferrand → Lyon · France
Across the top of the Massif Central: volcano country out of Clermont, the Gorges over Roanne, then down into the Rhône at Lyon.
How this line was checked
- Line drawn from OpenStreetMap relation 4515448 — the same nodes OpenStreetMap holds for this railway, thinned to within 26 m of them
- Checked against OpenStreetMap: the whole line lies on real track, a median 9 m from it
- Checked against the running timetable via ÖBB Scotty: our line passes within 39 m of every station TER 87570 calls at (the planner's own shape was too coarse to measure a line against)
- See for yourself: open this line on the map with OpenStreetMap's own railway drawn underneath it
Questions and answers
How long is the Clermont–Lyon?
The Clermont–Lyon runs 219 km from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon.
How long does the Clermont–Lyon take?
The fastest scheduled journey is ≈ 2 h 25 min for the 219 km. That is an average of 91 km/h end to end. The line's top service speed is 140 km/h.
Who runs the Clermont–Lyon?
SNCF.
How old is the Clermont–Lyon?
The line has been in service since 1866. That is the year the atlas dates it from: for a modern brand running over an older railway, it is the railway's date, not the brand's.
How often does the Clermont–Lyon run?
8 direct trains on a weekday (counted on 2 September 2026).
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