How to travel from Calais to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Calais and Clermont-Ferrand is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Calais 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-FerrandCalais if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance706km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Calais 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 10h 50m. 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 €240 ($240).

The distance between Calais and Clermont-Ferrand is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 583km (362 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Calais and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Calais to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Calais 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 Calais and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Calais and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Calais and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Calais and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) 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 Calais and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 706km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Calais to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 20m
€240($240)
every 3 hours671km (417 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 50m
€410($410)
every 4 hours911km (566 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane6h 10m
€320($320)
every 4 hours956km (594 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane6h 55m
€275($275)
every 3 hours2,781km (1,728 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€255($255)
every 4 hours965km (600 miles)
Bus
10h 50m
€32($32)
twice daily765km (475 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€125($125)
on demand706km (439 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