How to travel from Dunkirk to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand is around 648km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance712km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand is around 648km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 587km (365 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 712km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Dunkirk to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 30m
€240($240)
every 4 hours648km (402 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 60m
€405($410)
every 4 hours888km (552 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane5h 45m
€310($310)
every 20 mins851km (529 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane6hrs
€275($275)
every 4 hours2,758km (1,714 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€255($255)
every 4 hours942km (585 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€31($31)
once daily727km (452 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand712km (442 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