How to travel from Avignon to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Clermont-FerrandAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance389km (242 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand. 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 Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 389km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

How do I get from Avignon to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Avignon to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€180($180)
every 4 hours442km (275 miles)
Train via Nimes5h 35m
€55($55)
every 20 mins351km (218 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
€26($26)
once daily392km (244 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€70($70)
on demand389km (242 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Avignon and Clermont-Ferrand

Bus companies

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