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

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Clermont-Ferrand is around 588km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Moulins Sur Allier and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance588km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Clermont-Ferrand is around 588km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Saint-Nazaire 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-Nazaire to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then 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-Nazaire and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Moulins Sur Allier. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 3h 20m.

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-Nazaire and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 588km (366 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-Nazaire to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Saint-Nazaire to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
€195($195)
every 3 hours811km (504 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 25m
€290($290)
every 4 hours920km (572 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 10m
€155($155)
every 4 hours850km (528 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€140($140)
every 20 mins634km (394 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 25m
€42($42)
every 20 mins613km (381 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand588km (366 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