How to travel from Versailles to Clermont-Ferrand, France

The distance between Versailles and Clermont-Ferrand is around 417km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Versailles 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to La Défense and then to Châtelet les Halles then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Clermont-Ferrand.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance417km (259 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Clermont-Ferrand

There are several options for getting from Versailles 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 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Versailles and Clermont-Ferrand is around 417km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Versailles and Clermont-Ferrand by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles 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 Versailles and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare Montparnasse, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Bercy. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Versailles and Clermont-Ferrand. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Versailles and Clermont-Ferrand. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Clermont-Ferrand. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare de Massy Palaiseau. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Clermont-Ferrand. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Clermont-Ferrand. We recommend that you take the train to La Défense and then to Châtelet les Halles then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand (CFE). instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Versailles and Clermont-Ferrand. The distance is around 417km (259 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Clermont-Ferrand is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Clermont-Ferrand

Transport options from Versailles to Clermont-Ferrand
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 15m
€185($185)
every 3 hours420km (261 miles)
Plane and Train5h 5m
€270($270)
every 4 hours705km (438 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€235($235)
every 4 hours439km (273 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
€26($26)
4 times a week426km (265 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€75($75)
on demand417km (259 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