Means of transport Auvergne

From Clermont, regular flights operate to Ajaccio, Paris Orly and CDG, Fez and Porto. On their Facebook page, travelers are alerted to good offers, such as a flight to New York via Paris. This year, the airport obtained ACA 3 accreditation, a greenhouse gas reduction program specific to airports. Car rental, catering and rental spaces are all available on site. Access by car, bus (line 20) or cab.

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.

This lift, which reaches the Col Pass at 1520 meters above sea level, takes you to the centre of the cantalien massif and the starting point of the crètes hikes. Discover the Puy Griou at about 45 minutes, puy Mary at about 2 h 30, and Eagle's Beak at about 1 hours walk.

Vichy is famous for its thermal baths and belle époque architecture. For all your travel needs in the town, you can call on Chris Taxi, a cab and VTC service. They offer passenger transport over all distances, as well as registered seated medical transport. Since 1991, they have been part of a cooperative of 19 licensed cab drivers. They provide all types of transport, whether to airports, railway stations, hospitals or even abroad. The cars are equipped with radiotelephones to respond quickly to requests and reduce waiting times. The switchboard is permanently available to answer all reservation and quotation requests. Payment can be made in cash or by credit card. In addition to cab services, Chris Taxi also offers small parcel transport. For medical journeys, they specialize in conventionalised seated medical transport. The cabs are parked at the bus station, south exit of the SNCF train station, and can also pick you up at your home by reservation. Chris Taxi stands out for its availability, speed and the diversity of its services.

Voyages Coudert is a tourism and travel agency based in Issoire. They offer a wide selection of holidays in France and Europe, from one day to a week. Their luxury coaches will take you to the destinations of your choice. This year, they are offering trips to France, Italy and Spain at attractive prices. Voyages Coudert also offers day trips to the highlights of the Auvergne and surrounding area, with a gourmet meal included. They also offer weekend trips to more remote destinations, as well as stays of three days or more in France and Europe. For theme park enthusiasts, they organize day trips to regional animal parks, as well as complete stays at national theme parks such as Futuroscope, Disneyland Paris and Puy du Fou. With Voyages Coudert, you're guaranteed to travel with peace of mind.

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!

This station is a crossroads of connections. It serves the Auvergne region well, and provides easy access to other towns outside the region. You can travel by train or coach. You'll reach nearby towns like Murat, Le Lioran or Saint-Flour, usually by coach. Further afield, lines serve Aurillac, Figeac and Toulouse, Béziers, Clermont-Ferrand and Paris. Unfortunately, as with many stations of this size, there is no longer a ticket office. It's a good starting point for exploring the Cantal region.

If you want to visit the Gergovie plateau, Mont-Dore, the Forez mountains and many other regional wonders, or if you need a tailor-made mobility solution, Taxis de l'Auzon will take care of you. Available all year round, they cover the roads of the department and sometimes even further afield. Long-distance transfers to airports and train stations are also possible. They also specialize in contracted medical transport. The website can be used to draw up an estimate for specific requests.

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.

SMTC's MooviCité service facilitates mobility by making certain lines in the T2C network accessible to all, and by offering a transport-on-demand service for the general public or for people with reduced mobility. For people with disabilities, this door-to-door transport service is available 7 days a week, from 7 a.m. to 11.30 p.m., in an area slightly larger than the metropolitan area. Finally, Mooviguide is a service available from Monday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., providing assistance when traveling on the T2C and MooviCité networks.

Following the merger of the airlines Hex'Air and Twin Jet, the latter has become the operator of the regular Mende/Le Puy-en-Velay/Paris Orly Ouest route (direct flight in 1h10). The airport is on a human scale and allows you to board shortly before take-off. So convenient! A restaurant within the airfield will allow you to have a lunch, a dinner, a snack, or simply a coffee. The food offered is of good quality and the welcome is warm!

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.