How to travel from Colmar to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Colmar to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train via Mulhouse Ville

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance556km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).

The distance between Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 413km (257 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Beaune and Chagny. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Clermont-Ferrand. 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 8hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Clermont-Ferrand is Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) which is approximately 111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 556km (346 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 Colmar to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Colmar to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
€340($340)
every 3 hours838km (521 miles)
Train to Basel Sbb, plane4h 35m
€390($390)
every 3 hours1,018km (633 miles)
Train to Lorraine Tgv, plane5h 30m
€685($685)
6 times a week820km (510 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train4h 35m
€545($545)
every 4 hours674km (419 miles)
Train via Mulhouse Ville + 1 similar
6h 10m
€215($215)
every 4 hours656km (408 miles)
Train6h 25m
€120($120)
once a week551km (342 miles)
Bus
8hrs
€37($37)
5 times a day603km (375 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand556km (346 miles)

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Airports near Clermont-Ferrand

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

AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
274km (170 miles) from Clermont-Ferrand