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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 $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 $40, while a flight costs an average of $624.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $624 Average price | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $78.
A bus is $584 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $624.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
Tickets start at around $40 compared to roughly $166 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $126. The journey takes 5h 17m 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.
- FlixBus
7:10 PM 4h40 Geneve, Place Dorcière 11:50 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:10 PM 4h40 Geneve, Place Dorcière 11:50 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AF1643 · AF7364
10:35 AM 3h10 Geneva International Airport 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $1,050 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 96570 · 875742
3:24 PM 4h38 Geneva station 8:02 PM Clermont-Ferrand station $61 1 One-way 1 transfer - 96558 · 875734
9:24 AM 4h38 Geneva station 2:02 PM Clermont-Ferrand station $61 1 One-way 1 transfer - 96564 · 875736
12:24 PM 4h38 Geneva station 5:02 PM Clermont-Ferrand station $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
6:25 PM 7h55 Geneve, Place Dorcière 2:20 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
LH2385+
4Y6241:20 PM 4h35 Geneva International Airport 5:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $260 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH2385+LH4276
1:20 PM 4h35 Geneva International Airport 5:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $260 1 One-way 1 transfer 
SN5102+
SN35937:10 PM 3h20 Geneva International Airport 10:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $270 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $78.
A bus is $584 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $624.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 58m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, BA Euroflyer, Avion Express Malta to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, Alsa.
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