How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand is around 459km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Clermont-FerrandAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance459km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand is around 459km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Clermont-Ferrand is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Nimes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Aix-en-Provence to Clermont-Ferrand. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Aix-en-Provence to Clermont-Ferrand typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

The closest major airport to Clermont-Ferrand is Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 459km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Aix-en-Provence to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 10m
€210($210)
5 times a day1,043km (648 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€73($73)
every 20 mins464km (288 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€26($26)
every 20 mins464km (288 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€83($83)
on demand459km (285 miles)

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Airports near Clermont-Ferrand

The following major airports near Clermont-Ferrand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
274km (170 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand