How to travel from Saint-Malo to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Clermont-Ferrand is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance650km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Clermont-Ferrand is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 500km (311 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Saint-Malo and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo 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 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 45m, 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-Malo and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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-Malo and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €310 ($310).

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Transport options from Saint-Malo to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
€330($330)
every 3 hours785km (488 miles)
Train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Fly4h 55m
€265($265)
every 20 mins844km (525 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 25m
€285($285)
every 4 hours905km (562 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€310($310)
every 20 mins866km (538 miles)
Train via Rennes7h 25m
€115($115)
every 20 mins737km (458 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€42($42)
once daily721km (448 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€115($115)
on demand650km (404 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