How to travel from Valence to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Valence and Clermont-Ferrand is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out Clermont-FerrandValence if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Valence to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Valence and Clermont-Ferrand is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (105 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Valence and Clermont-Ferrand by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence 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 3h 35m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Valence and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valence and Clermont-Ferrand with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Valence and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Valence and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Valence to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
€150($150)
every 4 hours325km (202 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€17($17)
once daily268km (167 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€48($48)
on demand267km (166 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