How to travel from Rouen to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand is around 510km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rouen 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.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris La Défense and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand is around 510km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 434km (269 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Bercy and Paris-Bercy. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris La Défense and Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 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 Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 510km (317 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Rouen to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 10m
€205($205)
every 3 hours535km (332 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 60m
€285($285)
every 4 hours820km (510 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€250($250)
every 4 hours564km (350 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€32($32)
twice daily562km (349 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€90($90)
on demand510km (317 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