How to travel from Poitiers to Clermont-Ferrand, France

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.

3 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Nevers and then to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance317km (197 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Poitiers to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€90($90)
5 times a day477km (296 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€29($29)
every 20 mins435km (270 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€57($57)
on demand317km (197 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