How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Clermont-Ferrand is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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-FerrandSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance573km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Clermont-Ferrand is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Clermont-Ferrand is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and Bordeaux Quai de Paludate. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 573km (356 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €350 ($350).

How do I get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 45m
€285($285)
every 4 hours838km (520 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€350($350)
5 times a day1,180km (733 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€26($26)
3 times a week606km (377 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand573km (356 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