How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulon, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulon is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulon 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 ToulonClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Toulon.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Toulon.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance538km (334 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulon is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulon. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulon. 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 4h 60m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulon. 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 7h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulon. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 40m 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 Toulon. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) 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 Toulon. The distance is around 538km (334 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Toulon

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train + 2 similar
4h 20m
€240($240)
5 times a day1,114km (692 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
€355($355)
every 3 hours1,222km (759 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
€270($270)
every 4 hours688km (428 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
€110($110)
every 4 hours603km (374 miles)
Train via Nimes7h 35m
€77($77)
every 20 mins495km (308 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
€34($34)
twice daily544km (338 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€95($95)
on demand538km (334 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon