How to travel from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand is around 418km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Paris 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.

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Train

Take the train to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance420km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Paris 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 Paris to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 35m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Paris and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Paris and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 420km (261 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 Paris to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

How do I get from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€230($230)
every 4 hours418km (260 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€17($17)
every 20 mins423km (263 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€76($76)
on demand420km (261 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