How to travel from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Alès and Clermont-Ferrand is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Clermont-FerrandAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).

The distance between Alès and Clermont-Ferrand is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Alès and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Alès and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 25m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Alès and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alès and Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you drive to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Clermont Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Alès and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€40($40)
every 20 mins254km (158 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€51($51)
on demand282km (175 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