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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €85, while a flight costs an average of €711.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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€171 Average price | €85 Average price Cheapest | €711 Average price | €183 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 10m Average total duration 15h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is €86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €171.
A bus is €627 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €711.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Bus takes on average 16h 10m.
Tickets start at around €171 compared to roughly €183 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 6h 57m versus 6h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand
How to get from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:50 PM 9h10 Zurich 8:00 AM Clermont-Ferrand €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:50 PM 9h10 Zurich 8:00 AM Clermont-Ferrand €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:50 PM 9h10 Zurich 8:00 AM Clermont-Ferrand €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:25 PM 21h55 Zurich 5:20 PM Clermont-Ferrand €75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is €86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €171.
A bus is €627 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average €711.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 27m.
Bus takes on average 16h 10m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Clermont-Ferrand station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Clermont Ferrand, Place Gambetta (Gare Routière).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- Travel with KLM, Air France, KLM Cityhopper to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
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