How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Dijon, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Dijon is around 303km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Dijon by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DijonClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Nevers

Take the train to Nevers and then to Dijon.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Dijon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Dijon is around 303km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Dijon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Dijon is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Dijon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Dijon with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 20m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Dijon. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Dijon. We recommend that you drive to Dijon. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Dijon. We recommend that you take the train to Dijon Ville. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Dijon. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Dijon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Dijon

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Dijon

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Nevers + 1 similar
3h 45m
€155($155)
every 4 hours379km (235 miles)
Train4h 20m
€45($45)
6 times a week303km (188 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€59($59)
on demand330km (205 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon