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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$69 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $304 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $353 (€289).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Flight takes on average 12h 17m.
Travel optionsfrom Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand
How to get from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 AM6h45Besancon, Gare de la Viotte4:35 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:50 AM6h45Besancon, Gare de la Viotte4:35 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF1393 · AF73922:25 PM4h00EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg6:25 PMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport$7881One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM7h40Besancon, Gare de la Viotte8:10 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$571One-way1 transfer
AF1393 · AF73942:25 PM8h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:40 PMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport$3061One-way1 transfer
AF7390 · AF13932:25 PM19h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg9:50 AMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport$3071One-way1 transfer
AF1193 · AF739410:35 AM12h05EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:40 PMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport$3291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $69 (€56).
A bus is $304 (€249) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $353 (€289).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Flight takes on average 12h 17m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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