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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 prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a flight costs an average of $194.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$173 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $313 Average price | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 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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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $173.
A bus is $225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $313.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
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 PM9h10Zurich8:00 AMClermont-Ferrand$461One-way0 transfers
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10:50 PM9h10Zurich8:00 AMClermont-Ferrand$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:50 PM9h10Zurich8:00 AMClermont-Ferrand$461One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:25 PM21h55Zurich5:20 PMClermont-Ferrand$911One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $173.
A bus is $225 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average $313.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 30m.
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Air France to go to Clermont-Ferrand by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Clermont-Ferrand by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Clermont-Ferrand by bus.
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