How to travel from Strasbourg to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand is around 619km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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 St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance630km (391 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg 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 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).

The distance between Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand is around 619km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 5m, 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 Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus, RegioJet and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 630km (391 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Strasbourg to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 40m
€350($350)
every 3 hours903km (561 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
€420($420)
every 4 hours619km (385 miles)
Train
6h 5m
€220($220)
every 4 hours716km (445 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€40($40)
5 times a day677km (420 miles)
Bus via Besançon10h 30m
€34($34)
4 times a week711km (442 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€115($115)
on demand630km (391 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