How to travel from Arcachon to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Arcachon and Clermont-Ferrand is around 436km (271 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Arcachon to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, 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-FerrandArcachon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Nevers and then to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance436km (271 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Arcachon and Clermont-Ferrand is around 436km (271 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Arcachon and Clermont-Ferrand by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Nevers. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Arcachon and Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Arcachon and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 436km (271 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Arcachon to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€235($235)
every 3 hours948km (589 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane5hrs
€150($150)
every 4 hours758km (471 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€125($125)
once a week758km (471 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 50m
€33($33)
every 4 hours460km (286 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€79($79)
on demand436km (271 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