The distance between Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand is around 300km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Annecy to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, 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 → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand.
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There are several options for getting from Annecy to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).
The distance between Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand is around 300km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €54 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 50m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 300km (186 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €23 ($23).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 2 similar | 4hrs | €23($23) | every 4 hours | 304km (189 miles) |
Bus via Lyon Perrache | 4h 45m | €19($19) | 4 times a week | 343km (213 miles) |
Bus to Clermont-Ferrand | 6h 50m | €24($24) | twice daily | 416km (259 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 376km (234 miles) |
Train | 4h 25m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 376km (234 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | €54($54) | on demand | 300km (186 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near Clermont-Ferrand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.