How to travel from Metz to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Metz and Clermont-Ferrand is around 594km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Metz 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.

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Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane

Take the train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV and then to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance594km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Metz to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) 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 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Metz and Clermont-Ferrand is around 594km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Metz 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 Metz to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Metz and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Metz and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 594km (369 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 Metz to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Metz to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Champagne-Ardenne TGV, plane + 2 similar
2h 25m
€255($255)
6 times a week658km (409 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€415($415)
every 3 hours709km (441 miles)
Plane and Train4h 30m
€680($680)
every 4 hours638km (397 miles)
Train
7h 15m
€130($130)
6 times a week759km (472 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€38($38)
twice daily633km (394 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€105($105)
on demand594km (369 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