How to get from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand
- 811 km as the crow flies
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand: flight, bus. The two cities are about 811 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
811 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €77Older observation | 6h 05m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €49Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 15h 16mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€77Older observation6h 05m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€49Omio catalogue, Oct 1015h 16m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Lyon Saint-Exupéryflight
Volotea·1h 45m - 2Lyon → Lyon Saint-ExupérybusCity transit·10m
- 3Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Clermont-Ferrandbus
FlixBus·2h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 21:59 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 21:59 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 21:59
- 22:59
- 23:35
- 23:59
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 15h 16m€49Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
VoloteaMadrid–Barajas-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →City transitLyon-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Clermont-Ferrand, Madrid Barajas-Clermont-FerrandBook →On this route you travel with Volotea, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand works
Start with a V7 flight from Madrid to Lyon, about 1h 45m. Transfer in Lyon and continue by City transit bus on to Lyon Saint-Exupéry (10 min). Transfer in Lyon Saint-Exupéry and continue by FlixBus bus on to Clermont-Ferrand (2h). In total it's roughly €77 over 6h 5m, 2 transfers.
Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand: common questions
When is the first bus from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 21:59 and the last at 23:59, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 21:59 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand leave from?
Madrid Barajas with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Clermont-Ferrand from Madrid?
About 811 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand?
On this route you travel with Volotea, City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Clermont-Ferrand?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Volotea, City transit, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026