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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roanne to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 81 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£24 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Roanne to Clermont-Ferrand, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Roanne to Clermont-Ferrand:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanne to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 50m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (1h 17m by train vs 1h 22m by car). Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Clermont-Ferrand from Roanne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Roanne 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 Roanne to Clermont-Ferrand.
This is compared to other travel options from Roanne to Clermont-Ferrand:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roanne to Clermont-Ferrand costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Clermont-Ferrand take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 50m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Roanne and Clermont-Ferrand as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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