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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $457.
Distance: 306 miles (494 km)
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $457 Average price | $248 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $199 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $248.
A bus is $409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $457.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 10h 22m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $124 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $75. The journey takes 9h 52m versus 6h 34m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand
How to get from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31589:15 PM 8h35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 5:50 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
31589:15 PM 8h35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 5:50 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) $33 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
VY81247:10 AM 1h25 Barcelona El Prat Airport 8:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $89 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM 13h05 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 9:30 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) $77 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM 15h00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 8:15 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) $84 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM 12h00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:40 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) $104 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH45946:50 AM 7h20 Barcelona El Prat Airport 2:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $328 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1349 · AF739412:10 PM 10h25 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:35 PM Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport $410 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1149 · AF739410:05 AM 12h30 Barcelona El Prat Airport 10:35 PM Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport $410 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $199 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $248.
A bus is $409 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $457.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 39m.
Bus takes on average 10h 22m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Iberia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic, easyJet, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Avion Express Malta, Edelweiss Air to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Vueling, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
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