How to travel from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Nice and Clermont-Ferrand is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

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

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated byAir France+ 1 others

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Train via Marseille St Charles

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)

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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance631km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Nice and Clermont-Ferrand is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (251 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Nice and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nice and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Nice and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice 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 Nice to Clermont-Ferrand. There is however a flight that goes via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Nice 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 Nice and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 631km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Nice to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
€315($315)
every 3 hours1,065km (662 miles)
Plane and Train4h 15m
€325($325)
every 4 hours531km (330 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles + 1 similar
6h 45m
€245($245)
every 4 hours759km (471 miles)
Train6h 60m
€225($225)
5 times a day758km (471 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€35($35)
once daily707km (439 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand631km (392 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