- Must visit
Musée d'Art Roger-Quilliot
Major regional art museum in a former convent, covering archaeology, medieval art, paintings, and decorative arts from Auvergne.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$31
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$39
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 53 m
Buses on Sep 19
10
Distance
158 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 10 buses from Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 158 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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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50004
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7762
FlixBus
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50004
7762Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $672.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $672 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $108 (€89).
A bus is $641 (€525) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $672 (€551).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 56m.
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $34 (€27). The journey takes 2h 56m versus 2h 6m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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50004 | 7:15 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 2h55 | 10:10 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50446 | 10:15 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 2h55 | 1:10 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 3h05 | 2:55 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7860 | 12:15 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 2h55 | 3:10 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 2h50 | 5:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 2h55 | 5:55 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 3h00 | 8:35 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 3h05 | 10:30 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7762 | 7:45 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 2h55 | 10:40 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:25 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 2h50 | 11:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (158 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 98 miles (158 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Clermont-Ferrand — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Clermont-Ferrand trip today.
Major regional art museum in a former convent, covering archaeology, medieval art, paintings, and decorative arts from Auvergne.
Museum on Michelin's industrial and social history, with vehicles, archives, and interactive displays tied to Clermont-Ferrand's identity.
Volcano and Earth sciences museum with immersive exhibits on Auvergne geology, ideal before exploring the Chaîne des Puys.
The city's main square for shopping, events, and people-watching, framed by landmarks and a key starting point for exploring Clermont.
Historic old town quarter of lava-stone streets, mansions, and small squares, best for walking and absorbing local heritage.
Long urban park with lawns, playgrounds, and shaded paths, popular with locals for strolling and relaxing near the center.
Hearty potato gratin baked with Cantal or Salers cheese, garlic and cream. A classic Auvergne mountain dish loved for its rich, rustic flavor.
Mashed potatoes blended with fresh tome cheese until stretchy, often served with sausage or ham. A rural Auvergne specialty tied to farmhouse cooking.
Blue cheese made in the Auvergne volcano region from cow's milk. It is one of France's oldest AOP cheeses and a local staple on cheese boards.
Michelin-starred dining near Place de Jaude, known for refined modern French cuisine and polished service in an elegant setting.
Traditional Auvergne restaurant serving truffade, local charcuterie and regional cheeses in a warm, rustic atmosphere.
Casual local address known for Auvergne specialties, generous portions and a friendly traditional dining room popular with residents.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are below Paris, while local transit and casual meals are reasonably priced for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up small taxi fares and leave small change at cafes if desired.
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Clermont-Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) -> Clermont-Ferrand, Place de Jaude
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Clermont-Ferrand, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Colombier-Saugnieu to Clermont-Ferrand buses use the Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) to Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) station pair. Use this guide to compare Colombier-Saugnieu and Clermont-Ferrand bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) is 2 km from Colombier-Saugnieu city centre. Public transport options include:
Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Le Bistrot (in the station), Paul (in the station), Brioche Dorée (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1).
Available at Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1): Elevators, ramps.
Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Gourmet (0.5 km), Brasserie Le France (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
Available at Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière): Elevators, ramps.
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