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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 $81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. 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 $81, while a train costs an average of $280.
Distance: 503 miles (811 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price | $280 Average price | $214 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 2h 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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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $178.
A bus is $199 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $280.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
Train takes on average 21h 1m.
Tickets start at around $81 compared to roughly $214 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $133. The journey takes 13h 45m 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.
3160 · 850010:30 PM17h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:50 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3160 · 850010:30 PM17h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses3:50 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- IB117910:05 AM1h50Madrid Barajas Airport11:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1161One-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)$891One-way1 transfer
Normal+47551:15 PM15h59Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)5:14 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$901One-way1 transfer
- IB11859:55 PM1h50Madrid Barajas Airport11:45 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1161One-way0 transfers
- IB1179+776210:05 AM12h35Madrid Barajas Airport10:40 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$1461One-way1 transfer
- IB11834:50 PM1h50Madrid Barajas Airport6:40 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1511One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $98 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $178.
A bus is $199 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $280.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
Train takes on average 21h 1m.
- Around 48 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 Iberia, easyJet, Air France, Volotea to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, Internorte to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, easyJet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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