How to travel from Arles to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Arles and Clermont-Ferrand is around 411km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arles to Clermont-Ferrand by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
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Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance411km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Arles to Clermont-Ferrand by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €190 ($190) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).

The distance between Arles and Clermont-Ferrand is around 411km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Arles and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €190 ($190) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arles and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Arles and Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Arles and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 411km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

How do I get from Arles to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Arles to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
€310($310)
5 times a day1,065km (662 miles)
Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, Fly3h 50m
€220($220)
5 times a day1,106km (687 miles)
Train
3h 55m
€190($190)
every 4 hours481km (299 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€74($74)
on demand411km (256 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