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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$164
Fastest journey
14 h 10 m
Average duration
15 h 17 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
811 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid will cost around $164 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
Of the 15 buses that leave Clermont-Ferrand for Madrid on Sat, Jul 18, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 811 km distance in an average of 15 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 15 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $255.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$95 Average price Cheapest | $189 Average price | $255 Average price | $300 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 44m Average total duration 16h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid costing on average $189 (€155).
A bus is $160 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 14m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€78) compared to roughly $300 (€246) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $205 (€168). The journey takes 16h 14m versus 10h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $250 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $201 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $94 |
The table below shows live departures for Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:55 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 15h00 | 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 15h40 | 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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7863 · 3186 | 1:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 20h55 | 9:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 17h40 | 7:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 17h10 | 7:25 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 17h10 | 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
50671 · 3161 | 4:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 17h30 | 9:45 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 17h55 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 16h35 | 8:55 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 15h50 | 8:10 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 16h10 | 10:15 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 17h25 | 11:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid run on average 7 times per day, taking around 16h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $48 (€40) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 503 miles (811 km) distance in 15h 0m.
Distance 503 miles (811 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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