How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Strasbourg is around 620km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Strasbourg.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €410($410)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance631km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €410 ($410).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Strasbourg is around 620km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Strasbourg is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €410 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Strasbourg, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Strasbourg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Strasbourg. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 9hrs 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 4h 5m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Strasbourg

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€410($410)
every 3 hours903km (561 miles)
Train and Plane4h 5m
€325($325)
every 4 hours620km (386 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€125($125)
every 4 hours722km (449 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€40($40)
5 times a day677km (421 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€115($115)
on demand631km (392 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg