How to travel from Le Havre to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Le Havre and Clermont-Ferrand is around 572km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Le Havre 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-FerrandLe Havre if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance572km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Le Havre 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 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Le Havre and Clermont-Ferrand is around 572km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 469km (292 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Le Havre and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre 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 Le Havre and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Bercy and Paris-Bercy. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Le Havre and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Le Havre and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Le Havre and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Le Havre and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 572km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Le Havre to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4hrs
€215($215)
every 3 hours623km (387 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 50m
€300($300)
every 4 hours909km (565 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 15m
€415($415)
5 times a day902km (561 miles)
Train
6h 5m
€265($265)
every 4 hours652km (405 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
€31($31)
twice daily623km (387 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand572km (355 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