How to travel from Annecy to Clermont-Ferrand, France

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.

6 routes found

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-FerrandAnnecy if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Train via Lyon Part Dieu

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance300km (186 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Annecy to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Annecy to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 2 similar
4hrs
€23($23)
every 4 hours304km (189 miles)
Bus via Lyon Perrache4h 45m
€19($19)
4 times a week343km (213 miles)
Bus to Clermont-Ferrand6h 50m
€24($24)
twice daily416km (259 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar
4h 15m
€205($205)
every 4 hours376km (234 miles)
Train4h 25m
€155($155)
5 times a day376km (234 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€54($54)
on demand300km (186 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