How to travel from Brest to Clermont-Ferrand, France

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.

6 routes found

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-FerrandBrest if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Brest (BES) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance822km (511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Brest to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 55m
€220($220)
every 3 hours892km (555 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
€260($260)
every 4 hours1,030km (640 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€330($330)
every 4 hours1,027km (638 miles)
Train via Nantes9hrs
€135($135)
once daily925km (575 miles)
Bus
12h 25m
€45($45)
twice daily854km (531 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€150($150)
on demand822km (511 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