Means of transport Clermont-Ferrand

At night, BEN takes over from the buses and the tramway. It takes night owls on a large loop judiciously designed for students, between the main points of the city center (Gaillard, Delille, Ballainvilliers), the Dolet and Cézeaux university residences, passing by the Saint-Jacques viaduct, the Gabriel Montpied University Hospital, the Cézeaux campus, before coming back down by Lafayette boulevard A mediation service is present on board during the trips. BEN, it's THE solution to come back from your evenings in complete safety and for free.

The Clermont-Ferrand metropolitan area is served by nearly 30 public transport lines. The tramway passes through 34 stops, with a frequency of 6 to 8 minutes during rush hours. Two high service bus lines, as well as 24 other lines, serve more than 800 stops. The T2C app allows users to calculate the best route and receive alerts in case of disruption. Thanks to Open Payement, validate your trip with your contactless bank card or your smartphone. Tickets can be loaded on your Oùra card or purchased by SMS (93001).

In the center and surrounding areas there are parking meters with different rates for different zones. It is possible to pay via the PrestoPark application. Resident and business season tickets allow you to park at a lower cost. The city has long-term parking lots outside the city, park-and-ride lots (Dunant, les Pistes) and free lots near the tramway (Croix de Neyrat, Margeride, la Pardieu). Private underground parking in the center is convenient, but more expensive. For a stay, the Yespark application allows you to rent a parking lot.

Need a cab? A telephone number, website and mobile app enable you to get a quote, book a journey or call if you need a car at a moment's notice. The solution proves clear and practical when more than fifty drivers in the region come together under a single banner. No-surprise rates and optimum service, for station or airport transfers, evening outings, medical transportation... Please note, however, that availability may be limited if you need a cab very quickly.

With more than 2,500 low-cost destinations, Flixbus offers an alternative to the train. The interactive map on the site directly displays the possible routes from the city of your choice and their prices. In Clermont-Ferrand, departures and arrivals are made at the bus station (Place Gambetta/Les Salins). From the capital of Auvergne, 60 cities are accessible. The buses are equipped with wifi and plugs for your devices. The buses also have toilets. The arrival times are random and the platform numbers are not always respected.

This company offers a low-cost alternative to the train. BlaBlaBus connects Clermont-Ferrand with all of France and over 400 destinations in 10 countries. Comfort: wifi, power sockets, toilets, air conditioning... all you need to make your journey a trouble-free one. When it comes to fares, you'll need to pay close attention, as prices can vary depending on destination, booking date and departure date. For example, you can get a one-way ticket from Clermont to Paris for €5! Book your trip on BlaBlaCar for even more choice.

The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Council as manager and the SNCF as operator are working together to improve mobility in the region. The TER Internet portal provides information on all the services and benefits: timetables, fares, station network, online purchases, about thirty ticket machines, traffic information, TER + bike, TER + car, student road network, additional services, events and good deals with partners upon presentation of a TER ticket. The site also gives some ideas for outings accessible with the TER.

Whether you're looking for a city bike for daily commuting, a bike for sports on the weekend or even a cargo bike, the Cyclable team will guide you in your choice of equipment. Each customer receives personalized advice according to their needs. The workshop takes care of all kinds of repairs and regular overhauls, because whoever wants to go far needs to clean and maintain their bike. A rental service for touring bikes, fat bikes, trailers, panniers and electric bikes is also available. All you have to do is pedal!

Created by Julien Devaux five years ago, Tempo is a friendly boutique, workshop and café in one. If you don't own a bike, this is the place to find one to your taste. It's even possible to have one made to measure, but if not, you can choose from around 15 brands. Once you're equipped, you can come back to the store to get help with the mechanics, maintenance or just to buy a few accessories. More simply, the large central table invites you to drop in for a coffee before or after your ride. On a more technical note, it's also possible to carry out a postural study. A complete experience!

Equipped with a waiting room and information screens, the bus station is the departure point for departmental, national and international routes. From Clermont-Ferrand, it is now possible to reach some forty destinations directly, including Paris, Lyon and its airport, and Bordeaux. International connections are also available. All at competitive prices, via companies such as Flixbus and Blablacar. On Sunday mornings, because of the market held on the square, departures are from Avenue Pasteur.

The station has been recently renovated to improve the reception of travellers who pass through it. The main entrance houses self-service kiosks. On the Union-Soviétique side, there are the C-Vélos, the taxi rank and the intermodal hub with T2C buses (lines B, 3, 4, 35 and 36), SNCF TER buses and Transdôme intercity buses. On the Anatole-France side, there is a car park with 420 spaces and a drop-off point. From Clermont, trains reach Paris-Bercy in 3 hours (Intercités), Nîmes in 5 hours, Toulouse in 6 hours and Lyon-Part-Dieu in 2 hours 25 minutes.

Located on the forecourt of the SNCF train station, the C.vélo Box provides secure storage for your personal bike, with 150 video-surveilled spaces available 24/7. A very practical solution for combining train, bus and bike! To take advantage of this service, users sign up for a subscription at the nearby C. vélo branch. They then receive an access badge and can attach their bike to the numbered rail assigned to them, using their own anti-theft system. Métropole chose this location on the station forecourt to meet its intermodal needs (train, bus, bike).

Still struggling to find change to activate the parking meter? Since late 2017, the city of Clermont has been equipped with an alternative with the PrestoPark mobile app. As for Chamalières, Issoire and Riom, its sister app Whoosh is operating. These two tools enable you to pay for your parking without using a parking meter. After an initial registration, all you have to do is start the application once you've parked. Rates remain the same, and payment is adjusted to the actual parking time.

The garage stands out for its private parking solution just a stone's throw from the Place de Jaude. There's no cashier here, just Thierry or Pascal to welcome you. Parking is available by the hour or by 24-hour monthly subscription. Auchatraire is also a full-service garage, offering engine maintenance, bodywork, brakes, tires and servicing, as well as breakdown assistance, interior and exterior car washes, and sales of new and used vehicles. With our fast bodywork package, your car is repaired within a day if you have a minor problem!

Eurolines is a brand of the Flixbus group. It brings together more than thirty coach companies and serves over a thousand cities in Europe. Its network also offers a wide range of routes throughout France, at very attractive prices, with a maximum amount of upstream information on travel conditions. In Clermont, the bus stops at the Place Gambetta bus station on weekdays. On Sundays, departures take place between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. between rue Léo-Lagrange and boulevard François-Mitterrand at the T2C stop. Wifi, snacks and toilets on board!

There's no such thing as wood on a bike? Well, Joanne Lecorfec, a cabinetmaker and woodworker, came up with the idea. The idea came to her after spending 14 months cycling across France. 10,000 km gives rise to ideas! So she invented the Tijo bike, which features a gravel frame made of wood... from Auvergne, of course! Ash, oak and walnut are used to craft it. What's more, the mechanics can be tailored to meet your specific requirements. A local, sustainable bike.

Oùra aims to simplify mobility in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region by providing access to some 50 transport networks in the region with a single card. The site also offers the possibility to calculate your itinerary, to get the latest information on mobility services and to purchase the card. This card is also interesting for cyclists, as it allows access to bike stations, collective bike lockers in train stations, and reduced or even free rates for certain services.