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Compare train, bus, and flight for Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. 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 $30, while a flight costs an average of $600.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $600 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand
Compare the available ways to get from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $70.
A bus is $570 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $600.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $62. The journey takes 3h 57m versus 2h 52m 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 Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand
How to get from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:45 PM 4h35 Grenoble 12:20 AM Clermont-Ferrand $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:45 PM 4h35 Grenoble 12:20 AM Clermont-Ferrand $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:45 PM 4h35 Grenoble 12:20 AM Clermont-Ferrand $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:45 PM 4h35 Grenoble 11:20 PM Clermont-Ferrand $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:30 PM 4h50 Grenoble 12:20 AM Clermont-Ferrand $26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $70.
A bus is $570 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $600.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Grenoble and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
- Buses mostly depart from Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with Air France, asl airlines to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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