How to travel from Perpignan to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Perpignan to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, 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-FerrandPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train

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

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €78 ($78).

The distance between Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Perpignan to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 20m
€320($320)
every 20 mins1,146km (712 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€24($24)
once daily433km (269 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€190($190)
once daily693km (430 miles)
Train via Beziers7h 15m
€88($88)
once daily475km (295 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€78($78)
on demand433km (269 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