How to travel from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marseille 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-FerrandMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus via Montpellier

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

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance474km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille 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 4h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) - via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

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 Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 474km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Marseille to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3hrs
€230($230)
5 times a day1,047km (651 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€195($195)
every 4 hours536km (333 miles)
Train via Nimes6h 5m
€65($65)
every 20 mins428km (266 miles)
Bus via Montpellier + 1 similar
5h 55m
€26($26)
twice daily508km (316 miles)
Bus6h 40m
€28($28)
once daily501km (311 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€85($85)
on demand474km (294 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