The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Clermont-Ferrand is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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-Ferrand → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).
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Take the train to Nantes then Moulins Sur Allier and then to Clermont-Ferrand.
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.
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There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 9h 15m. 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 €205 ($205).
The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Clermont-Ferrand is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (239 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €205 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Moulins Sur Allier. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 573km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 4hrs | €205($205) | every 3 hours | 859km (534 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 55m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 898km (558 miles) |
Train | 6h 60m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 683km (424 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 15m | €49($49) | every 20 mins | 661km (411 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | €105($105) | on demand | 573km (356 miles) |
The following major airports near Clermont-Ferrand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.