The distance between Brest and Clermont-Ferrand is around 822km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Brest 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.
👋 Also check out Clermont-Ferrand → Brest if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Brest (BES) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).
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Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.
There are several options for getting from Brest to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Brest and Clermont-Ferrand is around 822km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Brest and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brest to Clermont-Ferrand is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Bercy. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Brest and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brest and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 12h 25m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brest and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 12h 25m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Brest and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Brest and Clermont-Ferrand. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and arrive at Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Brest to Clermont-Ferrand. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Brest to Clermont-Ferrand typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Brest (BES) and and arrive into Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brest and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 822km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 892km (555 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €260($260) | every 4 hours | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €330($330) | every 4 hours | 1,027km (638 miles) |
Train via Nantes | 9hrs | €135($135) | once daily | 925km (575 miles) |
Bus | 12h 25m | €45($45) | twice daily | 854km (531 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | €150($150) | on demand | 822km (511 miles) |
The following major airports near Clermont-Ferrand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.