How to travel from Rocamadour to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Rocamadour 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.

👋 Also check out Clermont-FerrandRocamadour if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Aurillac and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Figeac - Gare SNCF, Aurillac then Neussargues and then to Clermont Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Rocamadour to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rocamadour to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rocamadour to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rocamadour Padirac, St Denis Pres Martel and Aurillac. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rocamadour to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Figeac - Gare SNCF, Aurillac and Neussargues. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

liO Occitanie, SNCF Bus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rocamadour to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Aurillac and then to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 227km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rocamadour to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rocamadour and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Rocamadour to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€165($165)
4 times a day265km (164 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
€41($41)
once daily287km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€41($41)
on demand227km (141 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