| Rank | Rider | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 107:18:27 | |
| 2 | - | + 01:25 | |
| 3 | (9) | + 03:07 | |
| 4 | - | + 10:14 | |
| 5 | - | + 10:56 | |
| 6 | - | + 10:59 | |
| 7 | (3) | + 14:01 | |
| 8 | - | + 17:26 | |
| 9 | - | + 22:22 | |
| 10 | - | + 26:37 | |
| 11 | (6) | + 27:50 | |
| 12 | - | + 30:49 | |
| 13 | - | + 31:37 | |
| 14 | (11) | + 32:14 | |
| 15 | (7) | + 38:03 |
Info
| Date | 26 July 1956 |
| Start |  Saint-Étienne |
| Finish | Lyon |
| Distance | 73.0 km |
| Type | Individual Time Trial |
| Average Speed | 41.02 km/h |