How to travel from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 172 miles (277 km)

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$69

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5h 42m

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The cheapest way to travel from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand is a bus with an average price of $49.

This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand:

A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $69.

A bus is $305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $354.

The fastest way to travel from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand is by train with an average journey time of 5h 12m.

Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 38m.

Flight takes on average 12h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Besançon and Clermont-Ferrand including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand

Travel to Clermont-Ferrand easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand.

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There are 3 options to travel between Besançon and Clermont-Ferrand including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand is a bus with an average price of $49.

This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand:

A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $69.

A bus is $305 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $354.

The fastest way to travel from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand is by train with an average journey time of 5h 12m.

Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 38m.

Flight takes on average 12h 17m.

The distance from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand is approximately 172 miles (277 km).
The average frequency per day from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Besançon and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand:
  • Trains mostly depart from Besançon Viotte and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Besancon, Gare de la Viotte and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Porto, Barcelona, Bordeaux. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Clermont-Ferrand and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Clermont-Ferrand to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of two to three days is generally sufficient to explore the main attractions of Clermont-Ferrand, including the historic city center, the famous Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral, and the nearby volcanic landscapes of the Auvergne region.

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