How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Havre, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Havre is around 593km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Havre 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 Le HavreClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Le Havre.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)

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Drive

Drive to Le Havre.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance593km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Havre

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Havre by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Havre is around 593km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Le Havre by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Havre is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Havre, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Havre. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Havre. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Le Havre. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Havre. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Le Havre. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 55m 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 Le Havre. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Le Havre. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Le Havre is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Le Havre. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Le Havre. The distance is around 593km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Havre is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Le Havre

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Le Havre
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€210($210)
every 3 hours623km (387 miles)
Train and Plane6h 55m
€195($195)
every 4 hours909km (565 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 35m
€320($320)
every 4 hours902km (561 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€265($265)
every 4 hours652km (405 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 55m
€38($38)
once daily638km (396 miles)
Bus via Orléans8h 55m
€36($36)
twice a week640km (397 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand593km (368 miles)

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Airports near Le Havre

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Le Havre
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Le Havre
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Le Havre