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.
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-Ferrand → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Clermont-Ferrand.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3hrs | €230($230) | 5 times a day | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 536km (333 miles) |
Train via Nimes | 6h 5m | €65($65) | every 20 mins | 428km (266 miles) |
Bus via Montpellier + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €26($26) | twice daily | 508km (316 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | €28($28) | once daily | 501km (311 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €85($85) | on demand | 474km (294 miles) |
The following major airports near Clermont-Ferrand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.