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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand 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 1h 10m. 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 train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 189 miles (305 km)
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $101 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $114 (€92).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand
How to get from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
476711:59 PM4h46Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes4:45 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
476711:59 PM4h46Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes4:45 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EC181711:35 AM1h10Bordeaux Mérignac Airport12:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$851One-way0 transfers
Other options
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597112:12 PM7h18Bordeaux-Saint-Jean7:30 PMClermont-Ferrand station$1141One-way1 transfer
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59772:13 PM7h00Bordeaux-Saint-Jean9:13 PMClermont-Ferrand station$1221One-way1 transfer
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597312:46 PM7h44Bordeaux-Saint-Jean8:30 PMClermont-Ferrand station$1351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:40 AM5h15Bordeaux, Avenue Salvador Allende (Floirac Dravemont)2:55 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 AM5h35Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate2:55 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$281One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:40 PM5h05Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate3:45 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$301One-way0 transfers
EC18197:20 PM1h10Bordeaux Mérignac Airport8:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1001One-way0 transfers
EC18157:00 AM1h10Bordeaux Mérignac Airport8:10 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1131One-way0 transfers
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AF73908:25 PM13h25Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:50 AMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport$1441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $69 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $114 (€92).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 57m.
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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