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Musée du Gévaudan
Main local museum covering Gévaudan history, archaeology, folk life and religious art. A strong introduction to Mende and Lozère.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Mende is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Clermont-Ferrand to Mende will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
On Tue 03 Nov, we found 5 buses from Clermont-Ferrand to Mende, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 144 km distance in an average of 1 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Clermont-Ferrand to Mende run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £2 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 21:50. The fastest coach covers the 144 km distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 144 km |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 7:00 |
Last bus 21:50 |
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The table below shows live departures for Clermont-Ferrand to Mende coaches for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:37 Clermont-Ferrand | 4h58 | 15:35 Mende | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:55 Clermont-Ferrand | 4h40 | 15:35 Mende | 0 changesdirect | |
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Main local museum covering Gévaudan history, archaeology, folk life and religious art. A strong introduction to Mende and Lozère.
Permanent display on writer Théophile Roussel and local heritage. A compact cultural stop for visitors interested in regional history.
Exhibition space in a former chapel, used for cultural and art displays in the historic centre. Useful for catching temporary shows.
Hilltop viewpoint above Mende with broad views over rooftops and surrounding hills. Best paired with the cross and chapel visit.
Pleasant central square beside the cathedral, lined with historic buildings. A natural base for walks through Mende’s old core.
Walkable area of lanes and small squares around the cathedral and former ramparts. Best zone for architecture, photos and short explorations.
A hearty mountain dish of mashed potatoes blended with fresh tome cheese, stretched until silky. A staple of nearby Aubrac and loved across Lozère.
Slow-cooked beef stew simmered with red wine, onions and carrots. Traditional in Lozère and valued for its rich rural character.
A thick chestnut spread or jam, reflecting the Cévennes chestnut tradition of Lozère. It is a classic sweet taste of the region.
Traditional restaurant in Mende serving Lozère specialities, grilled meats and regional dishes in a relaxed, classic setting.
Established brasserie-style address in the centre for regional cuisine, daily menus and a friendly, straightforward atmosphere.
Refined hotel restaurant known for polished French cooking with local ingredients, suited to a quieter dinner in elegant surroundings.
Moderate for small-town France: lodging is reasonable, meals are mid-priced, and local transport costs are low compared with larger French tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up; cafés usually just small change.
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