How to travel from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand

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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 an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. 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 $45, while a flight costs an average of $474.

Distance: 214 miles (346 km)

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$69

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$45

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$474

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$130

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4h 12m

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3h 42m

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7h 6m

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6h 36m

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4h 46m

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2h 46m

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4h 19m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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1.0 - 2.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand is a bus with an average price of $45.

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

A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $69.

A bus is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $474.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand is by train with an average journey time of 4h 12m.

Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 46m.

Bus takes on average 7h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 37m faster (3h 42m by train vs 4h 19m by car) and roughly $61 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 vs $130). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand

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

Our recommendation

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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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50891
    10:00 AM5h40
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    3:40 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50891
    10:00 AM5h40
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    3:40 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7394
    9:40 PM1h00
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:40 PMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
    $3661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | Intercités5955
    9:00 AM3h30
    Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne
    12:30 PMClermont-Ferrand station
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | Intercités5963
    1:56 PM3h33
    Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne
    5:29 PMClermont-Ferrand station
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | Intercités5983
    6:57 PM3h33
    Paris Bercy Bourgogne - Pays d'Auvergne
    10:30 PMClermont-Ferrand station
    $471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:00 PM6h20
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:20 PMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3159
    11:55 PM5h35
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    5:30 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM6h55
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    1:10 AMClermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière)
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7362
    8:25 AM1h05
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7360
    7:50 AM1h05
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    8:55 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1861One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7364
    9:20 AM1h10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    10:30 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1861One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand, 60,71% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Clermont-Ferrand.

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There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand is a bus with an average price of $45.

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

A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $69.

A bus is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $474.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand is by train with an average journey time of 4h 12m.

Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 46m.

Bus takes on average 7h 6m.

The distance from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand is approximately 214 miles (346 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Edelweiss Air to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct flights per day with Air France, asl airlines.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar.
  • 6 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand often also extend their vacation to go to Lyon, Porto, Barcelona, Bordeaux, Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. 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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