How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Nice, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Nice is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nice 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

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nice.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance631km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Nice

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Nice is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (251 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nice is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Nice. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Nice. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Nice. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Clermont-Ferrand and Nice. Flights depart from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) and arrive at Nice (NCE) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Nice. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Clermont-Ferrand to Nice typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Nice

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 10m
€315($315)
every 3 hours1,065km (662 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€230($230)
every 4 hours531km (330 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€130($130)
5 times a day759km (471 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
€35($35)
once daily702km (436 miles)
Bus to Nice - Airport T210h 45m
€24($24)
4 times a week685km (425 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand631km (392 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice