How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães

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

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €187 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €187, while a flight costs an average of €658.

Distance: 642 miles (1034 km)

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€187

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€658

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€210

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(fuel + tolls)

24h 14m

Average total duration

23h 44m

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6h 18m

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4h 18m

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13h 6m

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1.0 - 2.6kg

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3.1 - 6.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães is a bus with an average price of €187.

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

A bus is €472 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães costing on average €658.

The fastest way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 18m.

Other travel options to Guimarães take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Guimarães including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 8h 48m sooner (4h 18m by flight vs 13h 6m by car). Tickets start at around €658 compared to roughly €210 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães

How to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
    12:02 PM48h37
    Clermont-Ferrand
    12:39 PMGuimarães
    2671One-way
    8 transfers

Cheapest

  • Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
    12:02 PM48h37
    Clermont-Ferrand
    12:39 PMGuimarães
    2671One-way
    8 transfers

Fastest

  • Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
    12:02 PM48h37
    Clermont-Ferrand
    12:39 PMGuimarães
    2671One-way
    8 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães

Travel to Guimarães 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 Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães.

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There are 3 options to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Guimarães including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães is a bus with an average price of €187.

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

A bus is €472 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães costing on average €658.

The fastest way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 18m.

Other travel options to Guimarães take longer:

Bus takes on average 24h 14m.

The distance from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães is approximately 642 miles (1034 km).
The average frequency per day from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães:
  • Flights mostly depart from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport and arrive in Porto Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and arrive in Guimarães, Alameda Dr. Mariano Felgueiras (Central De Camionagem).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Guimarães by bus.
  • Travel with TAP Portugal, KLM, Air France to go to Guimarães by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Guimarães often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Lisbon, Braga, Canidelo, Avintes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Guimarães and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Guimarães to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Guimarães, you can explore the Alberto Sampaio Museum for regional religious art, visit vibrant local markets for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy cultural events to experience local traditions. Discover the city's rich history on a guided walking tour and savor local cuisine at traditional Portuguese restaurants. Don't miss the Guimarães Castle for panoramic views, the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza with its period art, and the historic Largo da Oliveira. Visit the Church of São Miguel do Castelo, believed to be the baptism site of Portugal's first king, and hike Penha Mountain for breathtaking views.
Spending 2 to 3 days in Guimarães is ideal to explore its historical sites, such as the Guimarães Castle and the Palace of the Dukes of Braganza, as well as to enjoy its charming streets and local cuisine.

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