How to travel from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rochefort 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-FerrandRochefort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance485km (301 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €87 ($87).

The distance between Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €87 ($87).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville, St Pierre Des Corps and Nevers. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 485km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Rochefort to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5hrs
€235($235)
every 4 hours1,073km (667 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 30m
€285($285)
every 4 hours884km (549 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 40m
€295($295)
4 times a day957km (594 miles)
Train
5h 50m
€120($120)
twice daily647km (402 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€34($34)
once daily589km (366 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€87($87)
on demand485km (301 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