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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 prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $199.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$87 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price | $230 Average price |
13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 27m Average total duration 21h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 PM15h16Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3:15 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$1011One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
3160 · 850010:30 PM17h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:50 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$991One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB11859:55 PM1h50Madrid Barajas Airport11:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3001One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus11:35 PM15h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:15 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$1011One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM18h05Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:55 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$1011One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM18h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:55 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$1071One-way1 transfer
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77626:20 AM16h20Madrid Barajas Airport10:40 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$2541One-way2 transfers
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SN35876:20 AM6h05Madrid Barajas Airport12:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2501One-way1 transfer
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SN359312:40 PM9h40Madrid Barajas Airport10:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2501One-way1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $43 (€34).
A bus is $167 (€134) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $199 (€159).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 45m.
Train takes on average 19h 51m.
- Around 34 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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 Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with Iberia, Air France, easyJet, Volotea to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Alsa, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, easyJet, Volotea.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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