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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 $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $636.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price | $636 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $172.
A bus is $563 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $636.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $182 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $110. The journey takes 9h 32m 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.
- FlixBus
9:20 AM 9h40 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 7:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:20 AM 9h40 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 7:00 PM Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH1065+
4Y6147:05 PM 3h55 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 11:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $196 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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59556:57 PM 17h31 Nice-Ville 12:28 PM Clermont-Ferrand station $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
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8740096:57 AM 8h25 Nice-Ville 3:22 PM Clermont-Ferrand station $112 1 One-way 2 transfers- 6866+875748
3:08 PM 7h52 Nice-Ville 11:00 PM Clermont-Ferrand station $113 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AF7309 · AF7394
4:20 PM 6h15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 10:35 PM Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport $116 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7309 · AF7390
4:20 PM 18h10 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 10:30 AM Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport $118 1 One-way 1 transfer 
SN3622 · SN35934:15 PM 6h15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 10:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport $140 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $99 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $172.
A bus is $563 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $636.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Air France.
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