How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Clermont-Ferrand is around 603km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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-FerrandMont Saint Michel if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Train via Rennes

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

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rennes and then to Angers St Laud then take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance603km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Clermont-Ferrand is around 603km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 470km (292 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Bercy. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart once daily and will take around 8h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 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 Mont Saint Michel and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 603km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 60m
€330($330)
twice daily795km (494 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 55m
€280($280)
twice daily915km (568 miles)
Train via Rennes + 1 similar
7h 40m
€275($275)
twice daily1,089km (677 miles)
Train8h 15m
€280($280)
once daily786km (489 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€67($67)
twice daily725km (450 miles)
Train to Rennes, bus10h 15m
€53($53)
once daily742km (461 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€110($110)
on demand603km (375 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