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Compare train, bus, and flight for Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $659.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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$29 Average price Cheapest | $72 Average price | $659 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble
Compare the available ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble costing on average $72 (€60).
A bus is $631 (€530) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble costing on average $659 (€553).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
Tickets start at around $29 (€24) compared to roughly $92 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $63 (€53). The journey takes 4h 2m versus 2h 58m 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 Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble
How to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:50 AM 3h40 Clermont-Ferrand 6:30 AM Grenoble $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:50 AM 3h40 Clermont-Ferrand 6:30 AM Grenoble $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:50 AM 3h40 Clermont-Ferrand 6:30 AM Grenoble $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:00 PM 4h30 Clermont-Ferrand 6:30 PM Grenoble $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
2:10 AM 4h10 Clermont-Ferrand 6:20 AM Grenoble $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:00 AM 5h25 Clermont-Ferrand 1:25 PM Grenoble $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble:
A bus is $44 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble costing on average $72 (€60).
A bus is $631 (€530) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Grenoble costing on average $659 (€553).
Other travel options to Grenoble take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 4h 32m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Clermont-Ferrand station and arrive in Gare de Grenoble.
- Buses mostly depart from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and arrive in Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière).
- Flights mostly depart from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Grenoble by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Grenoble by train.
- Travel with Air France to go to Grenoble by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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