How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulouse, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse is around 377km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulouse by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ToulouseClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Toulouse-Matabiau.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance377km (235 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulouse by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse is around 377km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulouse is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulouse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Toulouse. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 55m 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 Toulouse. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Toulouse is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Toulouse. Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) 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 Toulouse. The distance is around 377km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulouse is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Toulouse

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 10m
€155($155)
every 4 hours622km (386 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€22($22)
twice daily380km (236 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€130($130)
4 times a day778km (483 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€68($68)
on demand377km (235 miles)

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Airports near Toulouse

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

TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Toulouse
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Toulouse
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Toulouse