How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Versailles, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Versailles is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to La Défense and then to Versailles Rive Droite.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Versailles is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Versailles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Versailles. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare Montparnasse. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Versailles. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris - Massy-Palaiseau. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Versailles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6hrs 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 Versailles. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to La Défense and then to Versailles Rive Droite. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Versailles

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
€180($180)
every 3 hours420km (261 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€165($165)
every 4 hours705km (438 miles)
Train
4hrs
€235($235)
every 4 hours439km (273 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€26($26)
4 times a week425km (264 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€75($75)
on demand417km (259 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles