How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Quimper, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Quimper is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Quimper 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 QuimperClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)

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Bus

Take the bus to Quimper.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance756km (470 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Quimper is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 599km (372 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Quimper is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Quimper. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Quimper. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Quimper with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 11h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 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 Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 756km (470 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

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Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
4h 25m
€235($235)
every 4 hours993km (617 miles)
Train to Paris-Bercy, Fly5h 35m
€350($350)
every 4 hours932km (579 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
€210($210)
every 4 hours1,130km (702 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane6h 35m
€205($205)
every 4 hours1,072km (666 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane7h 10m
€180($180)
4 times a day1,040km (646 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 30m
€320($320)
every 4 hours1,022km (635 miles)
Train via St Germain Des Fosses8h 10m
€120($120)
every 20 mins825km (512 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€40($40)
twice daily782km (486 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€135($135)
on demand756km (470 miles)

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Airports near Quimper

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

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper