How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Nancy, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Nancy is around 544km (338 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

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We've found 7 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Champagne-Ardenne and then to Nancy.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nancy.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance544km (338 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Nancy is around 544km (338 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (248 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nancy is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Nancy. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and Paris-Est. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Nancy. 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Clermont-Ferrand and Nancy. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Nancy. Buses run twice daily and take around 8hrs 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 544km (338 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Nancy

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), train + 2 similar
2h 35m
€255($255)
twice daily672km (418 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€415($420)
every 3 hours765km (475 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€570($570)
every 4 hours658km (409 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
€295($295)
every 4 hours752km (467 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville7h 45m
€130($130)
6 times a week760km (472 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€35($35)
twice daily578km (359 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€100($100)
on demand544km (338 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy