How to travel from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand

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Compare bus and train for Tours to Clermont-Ferrand

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 301 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 301, while a train costs an average of DKK 500.

Distance: 159 miles (256 km)

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DKK 301

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DKK 500

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DKK 720

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7h 8m

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6h 38m

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4h 26m

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3h 17m

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Compare ways to travel from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare the available ways to get from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand is a bus with an average price of DKK 301.

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

A bus is DKK 200 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average DKK 500.

The fastest way to travel from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand is by train with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around DKK 301 compared to roughly DKK 720 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 420. The journey takes 6h 38m versus 3h 17m 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.

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

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The best way to travel from Tours 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 Tours to Clermont-Ferrand

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There are 2 options to travel between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand is a bus with an average price of DKK 301.

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

A bus is DKK 200 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average DKK 500.

The fastest way to travel from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand is by train with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 8m.

The distance from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand is approximately 159 miles (256 km).
The average frequency per day from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand:
  • Trains mostly depart from Tours station and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités, TER REMI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Porto, Barcelona, Bordeaux. 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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