The distance between Poitiers and Clermont-Ferrand is around 317km (197 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers 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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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Nevers and then to Clermont Ferrand.
Take the bus to Tours and then to Clermont-Ferrand.
There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).
The distance between Poitiers and Clermont-Ferrand is around 317km (197 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Poitiers and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Nevers. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Poitiers and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poitiers and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tours. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Nevers and then to Clermont Ferrand. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Poitiers and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 317km (197 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 20m | €90($90) | 5 times a day | 477km (296 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | €29($29) | every 20 mins | 435km (270 miles) |
Drive | 3h 40m | €57($57) | on demand | 317km (197 miles) |
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The following major airports near Clermont-Ferrand offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.