There are 7 ways to get from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to St Germain Des Fossestrain
- Take the train from St Germain Des Fosses to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
6h 55m€109–185Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand388.8 km
6h 5m€28Bus
- Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrandbus FlixBus N706 / ...
8h 15m€45–78Train, fly
- Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane NTE - CFE
7h 59m€163–906Train via Nevers
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
7h 1m€111–186Bus via Bordeaux
- Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 17m€39–65Drive 386.7 km
- Drive from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrandcar 386.7 km
5h 32m€62–89
La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand is to rideshare which costs €28 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Clermont-Ferrand via Bordeaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle Ville and arriving at Clermont Ferrand via St Pierre Des Corps and St Germain Des Fosses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand is 618 km. The road distance is 386.7 km.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand, including transfers.
La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from La Rochelle station.
La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from La Rochelle Ville station.
The best way to get from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 15m.
What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Clermont-Ferrand, France?
You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Clermont Ferrand via St Pierre Des Corps and St Germain Des Fosses in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand via Bordeaux in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130–850
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport via Lyon, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €180–1,000
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €200–800
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corps
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 St Pierre Des Corps to St Germain Des Fosses
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Germain Des Fosses to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Rochelle to Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from La Rochelle to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand is 387 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand.
Book your La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand train tickets online with Omio.
Book your La Rochelle to Clermont-Ferrand bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1448+ hotels available in Clermont-Ferrand.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between La Rochelle and Clermont-Ferrand. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















