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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. 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 €21, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price | €138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €53.
A bus is €157 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €178.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Flight takes on average 12h 6m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €138 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €118. The journey takes 4h 30m versus 3h 8m 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 Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand
How to get from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:30 PM4h29Genève, Gare Routière1:59 AMClermont Ferrand, Gare Routière€151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:30 PM4h29Genève, Gare Routière1:59 AMClermont Ferrand, Gare Routière€151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF1443 · AF73682:40 PM3h10Geneva International Airport5:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€4851One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 96574 · 8757465:24 PM4h35Geneva station9:59 PMClermont-Ferrand station€681One-way1 transfer
- 96570 · 8757423:24 PM4h35Geneva station7:59 PMClermont-Ferrand station€681One-way1 transfer
- 96558 · 8757349:24 AM4h35Geneva station1:59 PMClermont-Ferrand station€681One-way1 transfer
Normal9:30 PM4h29Genève, Gare Routière1:59 AMClermont Ferrand, Gare Routière€151One-way0 transfers
3155 · 47508:40 PM4h30Genève, Gare Routière1:10 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)€151One-way1 transfer- 43299:30 PM4h29Genève, Gare Routière1:59 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)€191One-way0 transfers
VY6203 · VY12221:25 PM4h35Geneva International Airport6:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€1941One-way1 transfer
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LH41988:50 AM3h30Geneva International Airport12:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€2081One-way1 transfer
LH5743+
LH56726:10 AM3h30Geneva International Airport9:40 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€2161One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is €32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €53.
A bus is €157 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €178.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
Flight takes on average 12h 6m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with Internorte, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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