How to travel from Menton to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Menton and Clermont-Ferrand is around 556km (346 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance662km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Menton 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 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Menton and Clermont-Ferrand is around 556km (346 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Menton and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Clermont-Ferrand is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton 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 Menton and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Menton and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place d'Armes Monaco, Aéroport Terminal 2 Nice and Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Menton and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

There is no direct flight from Menton to Clermont-Ferrand. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Menton to Clermont-Ferrand typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Menton and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 662km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Menton to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 55m
€320($320)
every 3 hours1,090km (677 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
€335($335)
every 4 hours556km (346 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 20m
€250($250)
every 4 hours783km (487 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 35m
€230($230)
5 times a day782km (486 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€31($31)
4 times a week774km (481 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€120($120)
on demand662km (412 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