There are 6 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Royan by bus, train, train (TGV), rideshare, 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, train via Bordeaux
best- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain Ter
7h 59m€60–97Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Royan381.7 km
5h 52m€30Train
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain Ter
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angoulemetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Angouleme to Royantrain Ter
9h 15m€119–214Bus, train
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royantrain Ter
8h 16m€55–95Bus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royanbus
11h 19m€42–76Drive 381.8 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Royancar 381.8 km
5h 15m€62–89
Clermont-Ferrand to Royan by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Royan is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Royan is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Clermont-Ferrand station to Royan. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station and arriving at Royan via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and La Rochelle - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Royan. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Royan via Nevers, St Pierre Des Corps and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Royan is 519 km. The road distance is 381.8 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Royan without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 7h 59m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Royan, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Royan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Royan 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 Royan is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 19m.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Royan, France?
You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Royan via Nevers, St Pierre Des Corps, and Angouleme in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Royan via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and La Rochelle - Bus Station in around 11h 19m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Angouleme to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- Réseau interurbain de la Charente-Maritime
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Royan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Clermont-Ferrand to Royan bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Royan train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Royan is 382 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Royan.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Clermont-Ferrand and Royan. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.























