How to travel from Reims to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Reims and Clermont-Ferrand is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reims to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, 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-FerrandReims if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance557km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Reims to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Reims and Clermont-Ferrand is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Reims and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Reims and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Reims and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Les Courriers de l'Aube and FlixBus run regular bus services between Reims and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Reims and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Reims to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
1h 50m
€215($215)
4 times a day491km (305 miles)
Train
7h 45m
€90($90)
3 times a week610km (379 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€30($30)
4 times a week725km (451 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€100($100)
on demand557km (346 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