There are 7 ways to get from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Nantes to St Germain Des Fossestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from St Germain Des Fosses to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter / ...
5h 56m€95–189Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand450.9 km
6h 19m€33Bus
- Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 50m€45–85Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane NTE - CFE
5h 32m€153–904Train via Nevers
- Take the train from Nantes to Neverstrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nevers to Clermont Ferrandtrain Intercités / ...
5h 59m€96–188Drive 450 km
- Drive from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrandcar 450 km
6h 5m€70–101Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain
6h 32m€118–293
Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand is to rideshare which costs €33 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €150 - €950.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Clermont Ferrand via St Germain Des Fosses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand is 571 km. The road distance is 450 km.
The best way to get from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €95 - €190.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand, including transfers.
Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.
Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
The best way to get from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs €95 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €950 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Nantes, France and Clermont-Ferrand, France?
You can take a train from Nantes to Clermont Ferrand via St Germain Des Fosses in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 6h 50m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–900
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–330
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €210–900
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Nantes Atlantique Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–230
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 Nantes to St Germain Des Fosses
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–170
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Germain Des Fosses to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nantes to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- 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 Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- 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 Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €33
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Germain Des Fosses station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand is 450 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand.
Book your Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Nantes to Clermont-Ferrand bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1528+ hotels available in Clermont-Ferrand.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nantes and Clermont-Ferrand. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















