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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 $56. 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 $56, and a train costs an average of $213.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$83 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $280 Average price | $211 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 1m Average total duration 20h 31m Onboard + 30m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $191 (€156).
A bus is $197 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $280 (€229).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
Train takes on average 20h 31m.
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.
3160 · 850010:30 PM17h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:50 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
3160 · 850010:30 PM17h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:50 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus11:59 PM15h16Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3:15 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$1001One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus11:35 PM15h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:15 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$811One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM18h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:55 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$931One-way1 transfer
10:00 AM15h30Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur1:30 AMClermont-Ferrand, Gare SNCF$951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $107 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $191 (€156).
A bus is $197 (€161) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $280 (€229).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 13m.
Train takes on average 20h 31m.
- Around 40 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 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 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, Union Ivkoni International to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Air France, easyJet, Volotea to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, easyJet, Volotea.
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