How to travel from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Lille and Clermont-Ferrand is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lille 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-FerrandLille if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance639km (397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Lille and Clermont-Ferrand is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (336 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Lille and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille 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 5h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Lille and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Lille and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille 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 8h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 1h 60m.

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 Lille and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 639km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €240 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Lille to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
1h 60m
€225($225)
every 3 hours568km (353 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
€395($395)
every 4 hours808km (502 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€240($240)
every 4 hours862km (536 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
€32($32)
twice daily645km (401 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€115($115)
on demand639km (397 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