How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Clermont-Ferrand, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Clermont-Ferrand is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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-Ferrand → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€235($235)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Clermont-Ferrand.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€275($275)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport then Orléans and then to Clermont-Ferrand.
- Duration11hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€55($55)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Clermont-Ferrand
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Clermont-Ferrand is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 555km (345 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 7h 10m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and 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 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 5hrs.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 710km (441 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Clermont-Ferrand
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5hrs | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 766km (476 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 6hrs | €385($385) | every 4 hours | 948km (589 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6hrs | €305($305) | twice daily | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 7h 60m | €185($185) | twice daily | 1,124km (698 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €275($275) | every 4 hours | 794km (494 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 11hrs | €55($55) | 4 times a week | 798km (496 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 12h 10m | €63($63) | 4 times a week | 814km (506 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €130($130) | on demand | 710km (441 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.
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 155km (96 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 274km (170 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand