How to travel from Arras to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Arras and Clermont-Ferrand is around 522km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arras 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance596km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Arras 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 €58 ($58) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Arras and Clermont-Ferrand is around 522km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 502km (312 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Arras and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Bercy - Aréna. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arras and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Arras and Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Arras and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 596km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €270 ($270).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Arras to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
1h 50m
€215($215)
every 20 mins522km (325 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 40m
€200($200)
every 20 mins808km (502 miles)
Train
4h 35m
€270($270)
every 4 hours603km (375 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
€71($71)
every 20 mins629km (391 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, bus8h 30m
€58($58)
5 times a week645km (401 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand596km (371 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