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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a train costs an average of £98.
Distance: 540 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£98 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average £98.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 29m.
The journey is about 1h 42m faster (5h 5m by train vs 6h 47m by car) and roughly £46 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£98 vs £144). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Clermont-Ferrand from Lille by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Clermont-Ferrand are Lyon, Saint-Étienne, Vichy, Limoges and Thiers. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Clermont-Ferrand on Omio.
Lyon is known for its gastronomy, silk heritage and the Renaissance streets of Vieux Lyon. Set between the Rhône and Saône, it balances historic districts with a modern cultural scene.
Saint-Étienne is known for its industrial heritage, design scene and deep football culture. Former mining and manufacturing districts sit alongside student life, modern cultural venues and quick access to the Pilat countryside.
Vichy is a spa town in central France, known for its mineral springs, Belle Époque buildings and riverside parks. Its thermal heritage and wartime history give it a poised, slightly formal character.
Limoges is known for porcelain and enamel, with a craft tradition that still shapes its character. Timber-framed streets, church landmarks and a busy covered market give the city a historic yet practical feel.
Thiers is best known for its long knife-making tradition, still visible in local workshops and the Musée de la Coutellerie. Set on a steep hillside above the Durolle valley, it has an old-town character shaped by craft and industry.
Travel to Clermont-Ferrand easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average £98.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 29m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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