How to travel from Toulon to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Toulon and Clermont-Ferrand is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Toulon 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 Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance538km (334 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Toulon 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 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Toulon and Clermont-Ferrand is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 372km (231 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Toulon and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon 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 Toulon and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon 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 5hrs.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Toulon and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Toulon and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Toulon and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 4h 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 Toulon and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 538km (334 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Toulon to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
€240($240)
5 times a day1,115km (693 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, Fly5h 5m
€355($355)
every 3 hours1,222km (759 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€205($205)
every 4 hours602km (374 miles)
Train via Marseille St Charles7h 10m
€77($77)
every 20 mins495km (308 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
€34($34)
twice daily544km (338 miles)
Bus via Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle8h 50m
€26($26)
every 20 mins547km (340 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€95($95)
on demand538km (334 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