How to travel from Nimes to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nimes to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance385km (239 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 60m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Nimes to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Nimes to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€185($185)
every 4 hours475km (295 miles)
Train to Clermont Ferrand4h 60m
€45($45)
every 20 mins302km (188 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
€22($22)
twice daily386km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€69($69)
on demand385km (239 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