How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Belfort, France
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Belfort is around 480km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Belfort 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 Belfort → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost€365($365)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€110($110)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Besançon then take the train to Belfort.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€37($37)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Belfort
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Belfort by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Belfort is around 480km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (220 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Belfort is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Belfort. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Belfort. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Belfort. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Belfort. The distance is around 480km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Belfort
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 15m | €365($365) | every 3 hours | 843km (524 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Train | 4h 35m | €260($260) | every 3 hours | 849km (528 miles) |
| Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train | 4h 40m | €360($360) | every 4 hours | 1,022km (635 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 576km (358 miles) |
| Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 6h 25m | €80($80) | every 20 mins | 527km (328 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 30m | €37($37) | 3 times a week | 554km (344 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €86($86) | on demand | 480km (298 miles) |
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Airports near Belfort
The following major airports near Belfort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Belfort
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
- Distance
- 116km (72 miles) from Belfort
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Belfort