How to travel from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Caen and Clermont-Ferrand is around 588km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Caen 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-FerrandCaen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance588km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Caen and Clermont-Ferrand is around 588km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 459km (285 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Caen and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Bercy and Paris-Bercy. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Caen and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Caen and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Caen and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Caen and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 588km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

How do I get from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 50m
€215($215)
every 3 hours634km (394 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
€415($415)
every 4 hours813km (505 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€265($265)
every 4 hours663km (412 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€32($32)
twice daily661km (411 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand588km (366 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