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.
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-Ferrand → Alès if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 25m | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 254km (158 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €51($51) | on demand | 282km (175 miles) |
The following major airports near Clermont-Ferrand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.