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Compare train and bus for Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€16 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand.

There are 2 travel options from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Clermont-Ferrand from Saint-Étienne is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $12 (€11) less than a train with an average ticket price of $22 (€20) from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand.
The fastest way to get to Clermont-Ferrand from Saint-Étienne is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes 2 h 35 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 68 miles (109 km) between Saint-Étienne and Clermont-Ferrand.
The average frequency per day from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand is:
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Clermont-Ferrand from Saint-Étienne as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand:
- Most travelers take a bus from Saint-Etienne, Gare to Clermont Ferrand, Gare Routière.
The following travel companies offer services from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand:
- Travel with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF Bus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus for buses to Clermont-Ferrand. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).
- Travel with SNCF TER or SNCF (3) to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find SNCF TER Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand tickets on Omio for $22 (€20).
Yes, there are direct services available from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with SNCF | Autocar, FlixBus, SNCF Bus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus with 11 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Clermont-Ferrand as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Clermont-Ferrand from Saint-Étienne.
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