How to travel from Montpellier to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand is around 332km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Clermont-FerrandMontpellier if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance332km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand is around 332km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier 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 20m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 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 Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 30m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 3h 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 Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 332km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Montpellier to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
€15($15)
twice daily332km (207 miles)
Train
4h 20m
€195($195)
every 4 hours524km (326 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€60($60)
on demand332km (207 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