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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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $173 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m 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 |
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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 $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $86 (€69).
A bus is $250 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $277 (€221).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Flight takes on average 9h 32m.
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.
FlixBus1:25 PM5h05Geneve, Place Dorcière6:30 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:05 PM4h45Geneve, Place Dorcière11:50 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF1343 · AF73706:15 PM3h10Geneva International Airport9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$8161One-way1 transfer
Other options
96558 · 8757349:29 AM4h32Geneva station2:01 PMClermont-Ferrand station$981One-way1 transfer
96564 · 87573612:24 PM4h40Geneva station5:04 PMClermont-Ferrand station$981One-way1 transfer
96566 · 8757401:29 PM5h30Geneva station6:59 PMClermont-Ferrand station$981One-way1 transfer
FlixBus12:10 PM5h50Geneve, Place Dorcière6:00 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$301One-way0 transfers
3812 · 47506:50 PM6h20Genève, Gare Routière1:10 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$351One-way1 transfer
724035:20 PM5h40Genève, Gare Routière11:00 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$511One-way0 transfers
VY6201 · VY12229:50 AM12h30Geneva International Airport10:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2771One-way1 transfer
LH5743+
LH56726:10 AM3h45Geneva International Airport9:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3111One-way1 transfer
SN2712+
SN35878:15 AM4h10Geneva International Airport12:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3551One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $86 (€69).
A bus is $250 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $277 (€221).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 26m.
Flight takes on average 9h 32m.
- Around 30 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 Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genève, Gare Routière and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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