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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 9h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €118.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €118 Average price | €153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration Fastest 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €118.
A bus is €167 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €208.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 35m.
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €153 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €111. The journey takes 8h 48m versus 6h 20m 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 Nice to Clermont-Ferrand
How to get from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4704 · 31586:30 PM11h20Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)5:50 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)€411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 4704 · 31586:30 PM11h20Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)5:50 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)€411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AF7321 · AF73626:00 AM3h30Nice Cote d'Azur Airport9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport€4281One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:30 AM12h00Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)5:30 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)€501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus10:50 PM9h25Nice, Gare Routière Vauban8:15 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)€501One-way0 transfers
- 4731 · 508924:10 AM13h05Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)5:15 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)€501One-way1 transfer
- AF7321 · AF73906:00 AM3h50Nice Cote d'Azur Airport9:50 AMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport€3211One-way1 transfer
- AF7329 · AF73909:10 PM12h40Nice Cote d'Azur Airport9:50 AMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport€3211One-way1 transfer
- AF7319 · AF73908:35 PM13h15Nice Cote d'Azur Airport9:50 AMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport€3211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €118.
A bus is €167 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €208.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 35m.
Train takes on average 9h 47m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Lignes d'Azur to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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