How to travel from Cannes to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cannes 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)
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Train via Marseille St Charles

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)

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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance604km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).

The distance between Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 397km (247 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Clermont-Ferrand is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 9h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 604km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Cannes to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 35m
€325($325)
every 4 hours550km (342 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles + 1 similar
6h 10m
€240($240)
every 4 hours728km (452 miles)
Train6h 25m
€220($220)
4 times a day728km (452 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€35($35)
every 20 mins614km (382 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€110($110)
on demand604km (375 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