How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux is around 370km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux 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 BordeauxClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated byBlablabus+ 2 others
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plane
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Nevers then St Pierre Des Corps and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance370km (230 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux is around 370km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (189 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nevers and St Pierre Des Corps. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Bordeaux. The distance is around 370km (230 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Bordeaux

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 35m
€15($15)
every 4 hours371km (230 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 40m
€160($160)
every 4 hours714km (443 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€120($120)
5 times a day703km (437 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€67($67)
on demand370km (230 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux