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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $263 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
$71 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $488 Average price | $136 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $74 (€59).
A bus is $219 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $263 (€211).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $442 (€356) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $488 (€393).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 43m.
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Clermont-Ferrand
How to get from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
315911:55 PM5h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:30 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
315911:55 PM5h35Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)5:30 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF73949:40 PM1h00Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:40 PMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport$5361One-way0 transfers
Other options
59516:57 AM3h34Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne10:31 AMClermont-Ferrand station$501One-way0 transfers
59836:57 PM3h33Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne10:30 PMClermont-Ferrand station$621One-way0 transfers
59631:56 PM3h32Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne5:28 PMClermont-Ferrand station$681One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:55 AM5h35Paris, Porte Maillot12:30 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM5h50Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)3:50 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:00 PM6h20Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)6:20 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)$281One-way0 transfers
AF73649:15 AM1h15Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2951One-way0 transfers
AF73708:50 PM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3711One-way0 transfers
AF73628:20 AM1h10Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $74 (€59).
A bus is $219 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $263 (€211).
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 42m.
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
- 4 direct flights per day with Air France.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar.
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