How to travel from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 200 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 200, while a flight costs an average of zł 2,234.

Distance: 205 miles (331 km)

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zł 200

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zł 504

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7h 14m

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6h 44m

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4h 48m

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Compare ways to travel from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand is a bus with an average price of zł 200.

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand:

A bus is zł 305 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average zł 504.

A bus is zł 2,035 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average zł 2,234.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand is by train with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 54m.

Bus takes on average 7h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around zł 200 compared to roughly zł 498 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 299. The journey takes 6h 44m versus 4h 48m 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.

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How to get from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4704 · 3158
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4704 · 3158
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF6161
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TER886720+SNCF | Autocar89822+SNCF | TGV INOUI6850
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5376+SNCF | Intercités4502+TER874125
    2 transfers
  • TER875748+SNCF | TGV INOUI6866
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2265+Eurowings DiscoverLH4264
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2265+Eurowings Discover4Y620
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF6165
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand

Travel to Clermont-Ferrand easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand.

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There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand is a bus with an average price of zł 200.

This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand:

A bus is zł 305 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average zł 504.

A bus is zł 2,035 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average zł 2,234.

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand is by train with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 54m.

Bus takes on average 7h 14m.

The distance from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand is approximately 205 miles (331 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand is:
  • Around 44 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand:
  • Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
  • Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Transavia France, Air Baltic to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Porto, Barcelona, Bordeaux. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Clermont-Ferrand and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Clermont-Ferrand to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of two to three days is generally sufficient to explore the main attractions of Clermont-Ferrand, including the historic city center, the famous Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption Cathedral, and the nearby volcanic landscapes of the Auvergne region.
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