How to travel from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Clermont-FerrandGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Grenoble to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€150($150)
every 4 hours349km (217 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€17($17)
every 3 hours270km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€48($48)
on demand267km (166 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