There are 4 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrisonbus X18
2h 22m€13–28Train
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Roannetrain Ter
- Take the train from Roanne to St Etienne La Terrassetrain Ter
4h 5m€40–78Drive 104.7 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrisoncar 104.7 km
1h 22m€17–24Train, bus
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Thierstrain Ter
- Take the bus from Thiers to Montbrisonbus Autocar
2h 57m€16–33
Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison is to drive which costs €16 - €24 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs €16 - €24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clermont-Ferrand and arriving at Montbrison. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Montbrison via Roanne and St Etienne La Terrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Montbrison is 112 km. The road distance is 104.7 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison without a car is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €13 - €28.
The bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Express, depart from Clermont-Ferrand station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison is to bus which takes 2h 22m and costs €13 - €28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Montbrison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
REGION - cars Région Express operates a bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison 3 times a day. Tickets cost €13–19 and the journey takes 2h 22m. SNCF Bus also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Montbrison via Roanne and St Etienne La Terrasse in around 4h 5m.
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 Clermont Ferrand to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Roanne to St Etienne La Terrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Thiers
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Thiers to Montbrison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Thiers to Montbrison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Express, arrive at Montbrison station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Roanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Montbrison.
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