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Paris to Clermont-Ferrand Train Tickets & Timetable

Direct Intercites trains leave Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne for Clermont-Ferrand, with stops depending on the service at Nevers, Moulins-sur-Allier, Vichy and Riom-Chatel-Guyon. Allow roughly 3 hours 30 minutes on quicker departures and around 4 hours on slower schedules, with engineering work sometimes extending the trip. First and second class are available, both with compulsory seat reservations. One-way fares run from about EUR 15 to EUR 90 ($16 to $98 USD), from discounted second-class tickets to higher flexible fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. There are usually around eight direct departures per direction daily, varying by date and works. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, July-August and Christmas.

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Paris

Clermont-Ferrand

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

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Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Day trains

16:57

ParisParis Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Secondary station

3h 33m

20:30

Clermont-FerrandStation

Direct

InterCity

Intercités 5973

from

114 USD

3h 33m, Direct

16:57

ParisParis Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Secondary station

20:30

Clermont-FerrandStation

from

114 USD

Direct

InterCity

Intercités 5973

Evening trains

18:03

ParisParis Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Secondary station

3h 27m

21:30

Clermont-FerrandStation

Direct

InterCity

Intercités 5979

from

114 USD

3h 27m, Direct

18:03

ParisParis Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Secondary station

21:30

Clermont-FerrandStation

from

114 USD

Direct

InterCity

Intercités 5979

First train

06:30

Last train

18:57

Travel duration

3h 30m

Daily departures

Departure station

Paris

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Clermont-Ferrand

Ticket price

$42

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Paris to Clermont-Ferrand Route Overview

This is a conventional intercity route, not a TGV high-speed line. South of the Loire crossing near Nevers, the railway follows the Allier corridor toward the volcanic country around Clermont-Ferrand. Every direct Intercites ticket includes a reservation for a specific train; there is no non-reserved carriage. Paris Bercy is a separate station from Gare de Lyon, so check the departure name carefully.

Travel time

3h 30m

Train type

Fastest trip

3h 14m

Longest trip

4h 19m

Paris

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne is in the 12th arrondissement, near Parc de Bercy and the Accor Arena. Bercy metro station serves lines 6 and 14; allow time to walk from the metro to the railway station.

Paris Gare de l'Est

Paris-East Station, Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Station

Paris Austerlitz

Paris-Austerlitz Station, 85, Quai d'Austerlitz, Quartier de la Salpêtrière, 13th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75013, France

Paris Montparnasse

Paris-Montparnasse Station, Allée de la 2e Division Blindée, Quartier Necker, 15th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75015, France

Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris-Lyon Station, Place Louis Armand, Quartier des Quinze-Vingts, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Paris Gare de l’Est

Station

Paris St-Lazare

Paris-Saint Lazarus Station, 13, Rue d'Amsterdam, Quartier de l'Europe, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75008, France

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord, Rue Demarquay, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne Station, Rampe d'accès à la gare de Bercy, Quartier de Bercy, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Disneyland Paris

Station

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (RER), Circuit 2, Tremblay-en-France, Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 95716, France

Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.

Station

3h 30m

Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand is an Auvergne city known for its dark volcanic-stone cathedral and Michelin's industrial history. Gare de Clermont-Ferrand is east of the old center, with local buses and regional trains toward Issoire and other Auvergne towns.

Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, Avenue de l'Union Soviétique, L'Oradou, La Pradelle, Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 63000, France

Available Ticket Classes

Paris - Clermont-Ferrand Intercites offers second and first class. Traditional Corail coaches generally have 2+2 seating in second class and 2+1 in first, with wider seats and more personal space in first. Both classes require reservations; there are no sleeper accommodation or non-reserved sections on these daytime trains. Discount and flexible fares are ticket conditions, not additional carriage classes; layouts can change when rolling stock is replaced.

from

$64

2nd Class

from

$77

1st Class

Practical Information for Intercites Travelers

For Paris - Clermont-Ferrand Intercites, label your bags and bring only what you can carry and stow yourself. Keep vestibules, doors and aisles clear.

Luggage Allowance

Intercites permits two large bags, each no larger than 90 x 70 x 50 cm, plus one small hand bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. There is no standard kilogram allowance: you must be able to carry all items yourself in one trip. Label each piece.

Storage Facilities

Traditional Corail coaches on Paris - Clermont-Ferrand have overhead racks for smaller bags and larger luggage areas near carriage ends. Use the designated spaces rather than an empty seat, and keep valuables with you.

Special Items

Folded or dismantled bicycles must travel in a labelled cover no larger than 130 x 90 cm. An assembled bicycle requires a reservable cycle space where offered; capacity is limited. Instruments and sports equipment must be protected, fit the applicable special-baggage limits and not obstruct passengers; check acceptance before booking.

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Paris to Clermont-Ferrand Map

From Paris Bercy, the route runs through the Moret and Montargis corridor to Nevers, then uses the line toward Saint-Germain-des-Fosses and the Vichy route into Clermont-Ferrand. Main passenger stops can include Nevers, Moulins-sur-Allier, Vichy and Riom-Chatel-Guyon. The electrified conventional railway crosses the Loire near Nevers and continues through Allier farmland before reaching the Clermont basin; stopping patterns vary by departure.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

Train

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Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

Intercités

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 32m

Price from

$42

Departures

271

Rating

Intercites links Paris Bercy with Clermont-Ferrand's urban station several times daily, without airport transfers. Coaches generally take around 6-8 hours, depending on stops and road traffic. A Paris Charles de Gaulle - Clermont-Ferrand flight takes roughly an hour airborne, but reaching both airports and check-in add time. Electrified rail generally produces lower emissions per passenger than flying; bus and flight figures below are indicative rather than live quotes.

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

3h 30m

$42-$111

Bus

Apprx.

7h 0m

$15-$55

Flight

Apprx.

1h 0m

$100-$350

Cities at Both Ends

Paris's former wine warehouses at Bercy now house shops and cultural venues near the departure station. Clermont-Ferrand grew from the historic towns of Clermont and Montferrand; its lava-stone cathedral and L'Aventure Michelin museum reflect religious and industrial history. Trains arrive east of the old center at Gare de Clermont-Ferrand.

Paris

France's largest rail hub, with high-speed, intercity, regional, overnight, and cross-border services from several terminal stations.

Clermont-Ferrand

Central France rail hub for Auvergne, with Intercites links to Paris and TER routes across the Massif Central.

FAQ about the Paris - Clermont-Ferrand Route

Do rail passes cover Paris to Clermont-Ferrand?

Eurail and Interrail passes valid in France cover the Intercites travel component on this route, but a compulsory paid seat reservation is required. Passholder reservation availability can be limited, and the pass must be valid for the travel date and class. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How much is the train from Paris to Clermont-Ferrand?

Indicative one-way Intercites fares are from about EUR 15 to EUR 90 ($16 to $98 USD). The cheapest tickets are usually discounted second-class fares with limited availability; flexible fares and first class cost more. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long does Paris to Clermont-Ferrand take, and is it a TGV?

Direct Intercites usually takes roughly 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours, depending on stops and the day's schedule. It is not a TGV: this conventional route reaches up to 160 km/h (99 mph). Check your date because engineering works can lengthen journeys or change departures.

How do I book Paris to Clermont-Ferrand train tickets?

Enter Paris and Clermont-Ferrand on Rail Monsters, choose your date and direct Intercites departure, then select first or second class and review the fare conditions. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead and offers iOS and Android apps. Your ticket is for a specific reserved train; check that the departure station is Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne.

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