The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Clermont-Ferrand
Cheapest price
£79
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
5 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 57 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
395 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Clermont-Ferrand is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Clermont-Ferrand will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £79.
Of the 3 trains that leave Basel for Clermont-Ferrand every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 395 km distance in an average of 6 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 17 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Basel to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Basel to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a flight costs an average of £108.
Distance: 395 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£89 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest | £209 Average Price |
5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 13m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Basel to Clermont-Ferrand train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Clermont-Ferrand trains for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:43 Basel | 7h19 | 21:02 Clermont-Ferrand | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Clermont-Ferrand
Trains from Basel to Clermont-Ferrand run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 16:39. The fastest train covers the 395 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 395 km |
Average train duration 5h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 16:39 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TGV INOUI from Basel to Clermont-Ferrand trainsSNCF TER, TGV INOUI trains will get you between Basel and Clermont-Ferrand from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basel to Clermont-Ferrand train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Clermont-Ferrand by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Clermont-Ferrand, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Clermont-Ferrand
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Rue Pierre Semard.
- Restaurant Le Duguesclin
- Restaurant Lard et la Manière
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Clermont-Ferrand Centre
- Hotel Oceania Clermont-Ferrand
- Hotel Mercure Clermont Ferrand Centre Jaude
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Paris, Lyon, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tramway: Line A
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