How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Paris is around 418km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris 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 ParisClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

Multiple operators

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Bus via Orléans

Take the bus to Orléans and then to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)

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Drive

Drive to Paris Bercy.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance420km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Paris

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Paris is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Paris by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Paris, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Paris with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 30m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Paris. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Paris. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Paris with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Paris. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 20m 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 Paris. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Paris. The distance is around 420km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Paris

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€230($230)
every 4 hours418km (260 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 40m
€160($160)
every 4 hours679km (422 miles)
Bus via Orléans + 1 similar
5h 20m
€24($24)
twice daily422km (262 miles)
Bus6h 20m
€25($25)
once daily441km (274 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€76($76)
on demand420km (261 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris