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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 prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $255.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$95 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $255 Average price | $300 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 44m Average total duration 16h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid costing on average $190 (€155).
A bus is $160 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 14m.
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.
7863 · 31861:00 PM20h25Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)9:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$701One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
7863 · 31861:00 PM20h25Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)9:25 AMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB11866:10 AM2h00Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:10 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$1631One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:30 PM17h00Clermont-Ferrand, Gare SNCF10:30 AMMadrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur$951One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 PM15h40Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)3:35 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$991One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 PM17h10Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$1101One-way1 transfer
U243912:25 PM2h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport4:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
72404 · 51993+
U243916:30 AM10h00Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)4:30 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1561One-way2 transfers
AF7371 · AF13006:00 AM5h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:20 AMMadrid Barajas Airport$2271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid:
A bus is $95 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid costing on average $190 (€155).
A bus is $160 (€131) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Madrid costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 14m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air France, Volotea, easyJet to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Madrid by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Volotea, easyJet.
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