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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €69, while a flight costs an average of €471.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€69 Average price Cheapest | €471 Average price | €175 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 3m Average total duration 15h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand
Compare the available ways to get from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is €402 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €471.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 3m.
Tickets start at around €69 compared to roughly €175 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €106. The journey takes 15h 33m versus 10h 35m 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 Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand
How to get from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:59 PM 15h16 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 3:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- FlixBus
11:59 PM 15h16 Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) 3:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB11859:55 PM 1h50 Madrid Barajas Airport 11:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport €292 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus
11:35 PM 15h40 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 3:15 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) €50 1 One-way 0 transfers - 3160 · 8500
10:30 PM 17h20 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 3:50 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) €57 1 One-way 1 transfer - 54152 · 3158
8:35 AM 21h15 Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses 5:50 AM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) €81 1 One-way 1 transfer
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4Y6188:35 AM 5h35 Madrid Barajas Airport 2:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport €222 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH1119+LH4594
8:35 AM 5h35 Madrid Barajas Airport 2:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport €222 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH1117+LH4594
6:05 AM 8h05 Madrid Barajas Airport 2:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport €293 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is €402 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €471.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 3m.
- Around 58 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Iberia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Air Europa, Helvetic Airways, BA Cityflyer, Air Algerie, Volotea, Swiss, easyJet, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, ITA to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Volotea, easyJet, CitizenPlane.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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