How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Verdon Gorge is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €455($455)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble and then to Senez - RD 4085.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix-en-Provence TGV then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance575km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €195 ($195) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Verdon Gorge is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon Gorge is to fly, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €195 ($195) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart 5 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble and Senez - RD 4085. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Verdon Gorge. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 575km (357 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 Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 25m
€455($455)
twice daily1,204km (748 miles)
Plane, Bus and Taxi5h 10m
€315($315)
every 20 mins1,153km (717 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 30m
€370($370)
twice daily670km (417 miles)
Train, Plane, Bus and Taxi6h 15m
€360($360)
every 20 mins630km (391 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€275($275)
5 times a day733km (456 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€205($205)
once daily552km (343 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 5m
€195($195)
every 20 mins645km (401 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, bus8h 55m
€245($245)
once daily630km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€105($105)
on demand575km (357 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge