How to travel from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand is around 514km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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-FerrandLa Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Nevers and then to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance514km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).

The distance between La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand is around 514km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Nevers. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 514km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 20m
€340($340)
4 times a day889km (552 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€110($110)
twice daily618km (384 miles)
Bus
7h 25m
€28($28)
once daily554km (344 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand514km (320 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