How to travel from Belfort to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Belfort and Clermont-Ferrand is around 479km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Belfort 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 Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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Train via Lyon Part Dieu

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

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance479km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Clermont-Ferrand by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €175 ($175) and will take around 6h 20m. 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 €345 ($345).

The distance between Belfort and Clermont-Ferrand is around 479km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (220 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Belfort and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €175 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Belfort and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Belfort and Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) 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 Belfort and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 479km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

How do I get from Belfort to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Belfort to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
€345($345)
every 3 hours843km (524 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 35m
€405($405)
5 times a day1,022km (635 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar
5h 30m
€205($205)
every 4 hours576km (358 miles)
Train6h 20m
€175($175)
every 20 mins527km (327 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€86($86)
on demand479km (297 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