How to travel from Chamonix to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand is around 392km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chamonix to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, 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-FerrandChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Geneva Airport, Fly

Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others

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Train via Bellegarde

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance392km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand is around 392km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (183 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 6 times a week 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 Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 5h 30m.

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 Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 392km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Chamonix to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Geneva Airport, Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
€255($255)
5 times a day858km (533 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 30m
€280($280)
twice daily1,001km (622 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€25($25)
twice daily417km (259 miles)
Bus via Chambéry6h 30m
€22($22)
4 times a week452km (281 miles)
Train via Bellegarde + 1 similar
6h 25m
€250($250)
every 4 hours467km (290 miles)
Train6h 45m
€255($255)
6 times a week467km (290 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€71($71)
on demand392km (244 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