There are 3 ways to get from Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
4h 56m€42–89Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Village to Sncfbus A19
- Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyonbus 720
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus
5h 44m€24–47Drive 160.5 km
- Drive from Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrandcar 160.5 km
1h 51m€25–36
Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand is to bus which costs €24 - €50 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand station. However, there are services departing from Village and arriving at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station via Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand. However, there are services departing from Villefranche Sur Saone and arriving at Clermont Ferrand via Lyon Perrache. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Ars-sur-Formans and Clermont-Ferrand is 286 km. The road distance is 160.5 km.
The best way to get from Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €40 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand, including transfers.
Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Ain, depart from Village station.
Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Perrache station.
The best way to get from Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €50 and takes 5h 44m.
What companies run services between Ars-sur-Formans, France and Clermont-Ferrand, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrand hourly. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Village to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station via Bourg-en-Bresse and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 5h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Perrache to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 04 74 22 01 77
- Website
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Village to Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Ain, arrive at Sncf station.
Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Ars-sur-Formans to Clermont-Ferrand.
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