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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £469.
Distance: 403 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£54 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price | £469 Average Price | £134 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand:
A coach is £73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average £127.
A coach is £415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average £469.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Coach takes on average 10h 2m.
Tickets start at around £54 compared to roughly £134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £81. The journey takes 9h 32m versus 6h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Clermont-Ferrand from Nice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand is by taking a flight 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 Nice to Clermont-Ferrand.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand:
A coach is £73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average £127.
A coach is £415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average £469.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 21m.
Coach takes on average 10h 2m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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