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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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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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DKK 301 Average price Cheapest | DKK 500 Average price | DKK 720 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 8m Average total duration 6h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
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.
Our recommendation
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.

4:50 AM 8h50 Tours 1:40 PM Clermont-Ferrand DKK 183 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:50 AM 8h50 Tours 1:40 PM Clermont-Ferrand DKK 183 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:50 AM 8h50 Tours 1:40 PM Clermont-Ferrand DKK 183 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:35 PM 9h35 Tours 11:10 PM Clermont-Ferrand DKK 239 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:50 AM 8h50 Tours 2:40 PM Clermont-Ferrand DKK 243 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:20 PM 10h10 Tours 3:30 AM Clermont-Ferrand DKK 276 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 8m.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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