There are 5 ways to get from Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, 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 via Lyon
best- Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
4h 34m€73–144Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand296.4 km
4h 42m€20–22Bus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m€31–52Train
- Take the train from Nimes to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
5h€55–90Drive 297.3 km
- Drive from Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrandcar 297.3 km
4h 11m€56–81
Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand is to rideshare which costs €20 - €22 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes station to Clermont-Ferrand station. However, there are services departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and arriving at Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nimes and arriving at Clermont Ferrand. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Nîmes and Clermont-Ferrand is 482 km. The road distance is 297.3 km.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 34m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand, including transfers.
Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 34m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Clermont-Ferrand, France?
You can take a train from Nimes to Clermont Ferrand via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–22
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand is 297 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Nîmes to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nîmes and Clermont-Ferrand. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.