How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €455($455)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance575km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €215 ($215) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Clermont-Ferrand is to take a taxi, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €215 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Les Arcs and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Senez - RD 4085 and Grenoble - Gare Routière. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Zou! LER, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 5h 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 Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 575km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €370 ($370).

How do I get from Verdon Gorge to Clermont-Ferrand

Compare travel optionsbetween Verdon Gorge and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Verdon Gorge to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
5h 10m
€455($455)
twice daily1,216km (756 miles)
Taxi, Bus and Plane5hrs
€315($315)
every 20 mins1,154km (717 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 20m
€465($465)
twice daily682km (424 miles)
Taxi, Bus, Plane and Train6h 10m
€455($455)
every 20 mins630km (392 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€370($370)
5 times a day733km (455 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€215($215)
once daily552km (343 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 5m
€290($290)
every 20 mins644km (400 miles)
Bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière, train9hrs
€350($350)
once daily631km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€105($105)
on demand575km (357 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