How to travel from Rennes to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand is around 568km (353 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rennes 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-FerrandRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €300($300)

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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance568km (353 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand is around 568km (353 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (276 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Clermont-Ferrand is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Bercy. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Angers. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 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 Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 568km (353 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €300 ($300).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Rennes to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 35m
€265($265)
every 4 hours827km (514 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€300($300)
every 4 hours778km (484 miles)
Train via Angers St Laud6h 30m
€100($100)
every 20 mins656km (408 miles)
Bus
8h 55m
€39($39)
once daily650km (404 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€100($100)
on demand568km (353 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