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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$84
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris 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 Paris will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $84.
Of the 4 trains that leave Clermont-Ferrand for Paris on Sun, May 31, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 346 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 12 h 19 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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3790Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 $20, and a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$76 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $323 Average price | $134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg 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 Paris:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $280 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris costing on average $323 (€260).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Clermont-Ferrand to Paris trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5970 | 1:29 PM Clermont-Ferrand station | 3h30 | 4:59 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
875710+ 6626 | 2:02 PM Clermont-Ferrand station | 4h58 | 7:00 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
5978 | 4:30 PM Clermont-Ferrand station | 3h29 | 7:59 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
875716+ 6128 | 5:02 PM Clermont-Ferrand station | 5h18 | 10:20 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
5990 | 7:30 PM Clermont-Ferrand station | 3h29 | 10:59 PM Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne | 0 transfersDirect | |
875704+ 6616 | 9:02 AM Clermont-Ferrand station | 4h56 | 1:58 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 214 miles (346 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 214 miles (346 km) |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 10:13 PM |
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One of Paris’s most characterful neighborhoods, blending elegant architecture, boutiques, small museums, and lively streets ideal for walking.
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