How to travel from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, 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-FerrandBordeaux if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated byBlablabus+ 2 others
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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance369km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (189 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux 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 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 40m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
€15($15)
every 20 mins368km (229 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 40m
€255($255)
every 4 hours714km (443 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€120($120)
5 times a day703km (437 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€67($67)
on demand369km (229 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