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Compare train, bus, and flight for Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $110 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $110, while a flight costs an average of $515.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$110 Average price Cheapest | $515 Average price | $296 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 24m Average total duration 15h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid:
A bus is $406 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid costing on average $515.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 24m.
Tickets start at around $110 compared to roughly $296 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $187. The journey takes 15h 54m versus 10h 50m 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 Madrid
How to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
11:55 PM 15h00 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
11:55 PM 15h00 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 2:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB11866:10 AM 2h00 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 8:10 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
11:55 PM 15h40 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 3:35 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $66 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:05 AM 21h35 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 8:40 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses $86 1 One-way 1 transfer 
5:30 PM 20h30 Clermont-Ferrand, Gare SNCF 2:00 PM Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur $103 1 One-way 0 transfers
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LH42776:40 PM 4h55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $187 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH4154+4Y625
6:40 PM 4h55 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 11:35 PM Madrid Barajas Airport $187 1 One-way 1 transfer 
SN3594 · SN37217:00 AM 4h45 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 11:45 AM Madrid Barajas Airport $188 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid:
A bus is $406 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid costing on average $515.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 24m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Clermont-Ferrand and Madrid as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Air Algerie, BA Cityflyer, Volotea, Air Europa, Swiss, easyJet, Vueling, CitizenPlane, KLM Cityhopper, ITA, Helvetic Airways, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International to go to Madrid by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Volotea, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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