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Compare bus, train, and flight for Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 $39, while a flight costs an average of $569.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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$39 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $569 Average price | $79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier
Compare the available ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier:
A bus is $75 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier costing on average $113 (€95).
A bus is $531 (€445) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier costing on average $569 (€478).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€33) compared to roughly $79 (€67) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€34). The journey takes 5h 26m versus 3h 40m 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 Montpellier
How to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31595:35 AM 3h50 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 9:25 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3159
5:35 AM 3h50 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 9:25 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 3159
5:35 AM 3h50 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 9:25 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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98365:02 PM 5h01 Clermont-Ferrand station 10:03 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $107 1 One-way 1 transfer - 875718+5316 · 6227
6:02 PM 5h09 Clermont-Ferrand station 11:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $114 1 One-way 2 transfers - 875712+6825
3:01 PM 5h01 Clermont-Ferrand station 8:02 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch $135 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
3:00 PM 8h20 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 11:20 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $30 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:10 AM 8h40 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 12:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $31 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:05 AM 8h45 Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) 7:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier:
A bus is $75 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier costing on average $113 (€95).
A bus is $531 (€445) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Montpellier costing on average $569 (€478).
Other travel options to Montpellier take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Clermont-Ferrand and Montpellier as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Clermont-Ferrand station and arrive in Montpellier-Saint-Roch.
- Buses mostly depart from Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) and arrive in Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière.
- Travel with Air France, asl airlines to go to Montpellier by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Montpellier by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Montpellier by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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