How to travel from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand is around 532km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nantes 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Nevers and then to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance532km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand is around 532km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nevers. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haluchère - Batignolles. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) 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 Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 532km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

How do I get from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 30m
€265($265)
every 4 hours786km (488 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€86($86)
every 20 mins571km (355 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
€32($32)
every 20 mins549km (341 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand532km (330 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