How to travel from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 256km (159 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Tours and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Moulins Sur Allier. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Tours and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Tours and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to Moulins Sur Allier and then to Clermont Ferrand. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Tours and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Tours to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€58($58)
4 times a day376km (233 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€20($20)
every 20 mins332km (206 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€60($60)
on demand333km (207 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