There are 4 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine by bus, train (TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Clusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 35m€30–60Train
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Maglandtrain Ter
7h 36m€137–226Drive 358.2 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Flainecar 358.2 km
4h 15m€56–81Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 50m€32–56
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine is to bus via Lyon which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Clermont-Ferrand station to Flaine. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station and arriving at Flaine - Flaine Forum via Pole Multimodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Magland via Lyon Part Dieu and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Flaine is 393 km. The road distance is 358.2 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €230 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Flaine, France?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Cluses twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Flaine via Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, and Magland in around 7h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Magland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Cluses
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Cluses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cluses station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine is 358 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Flaine.
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