- 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
€25
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris 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 Paris to Clermont-Ferrand will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 8 buses that leave Paris for Clermont-Ferrand on Mon, Aug 24, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 346 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €85.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €211 Average price | €110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is €24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €59.
A bus is €176 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €211.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €74. The journey takes 5h 12m versus 4h 19m 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, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar.
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 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €16 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Clermont-Ferrand buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:15 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h55 | 1:10 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h50 | 3:50 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3159 | 11:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h35 | 5:30 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 5h35 | 12:30 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h35 | 4:15 PM Clermont, Campus Université | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 6h55 | 4:35 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50891 | 10:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 5h40 | 3:40 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 6h20 | 6:20 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 214 miles (346 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 214 miles (346 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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 Paris 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 Paris to Clermont-Ferrand buses use the Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) station pair, with some services arriving at Clermont, Campus Université. Use this guide to compare Paris and Clermont-Ferrand bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 is 14 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145. ATMs are available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145.
Ticket office support is available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145.
Available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145: Pavements and crossings suitable for wheelchairs.
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.
Clermont, Campus Université is 2 km from Clermont-Ferrand city centre. Public transport options include:
Clermont, Campus Université has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and canteens available on campus.
Free Wi-Fi available on university premises. ATMs are aTM available in the campus vicinity.
Ticket office support is available at Clermont, Campus Université.
Available at Clermont, Campus Université: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clermont, Campus Université: Most areas are wheelchair accessible.
Clermont Ferrand, 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, Gare Routière.
Available at Clermont Ferrand, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Clermont Ferrand, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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