How to travel from Orange to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Orange and Clermont-Ferrand is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Orange 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-FerrandOrange if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance361km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Orange to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Orange and Clermont-Ferrand is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Orange and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange 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 40m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Orange and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Orange and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac le Pontet. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Orange and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Orange and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Orange to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
€160($160)
every 4 hours420km (261 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€25($25)
once daily414km (257 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€65($65)
on demand361km (224 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