How to travel from Toulouse to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Toulouse to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance374km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 374km (233 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Toulouse to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4hrs
€250($250)
every 4 hours621km (386 miles)
Bus
5h 55m
€22($22)
twice daily381km (237 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€225($225)
every 20 mins772km (479 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
€67($67)
on demand374km (233 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