The cheapest and fastest trains from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£82
Fastest journey
6 h 32 m
Average duration
7 h 36 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
459 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand will cost around £82 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £68.
Of the 4 trains that leave Caen for Clermont-Ferrand every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 459 km distance in an average of 7 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Caen to Clermont-Ferrand
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, and a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 459 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£83 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £353 Average Price |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Caen to Clermont-Ferrand train times
The table below shows live departures for Caen to Clermont-Ferrand trains for today, Friday 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3344+ 5977 | On time 13:24 Gare de Caen | 6h46 | 20:10 Clermont-Ferrand station | 1 change | |
3316+ 5983 | On time 14:56 Gare de Caen | 6h37 | 21:33 Clermont-Ferrand station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 13 December | |||||
![]() | 08:08 Caen | 7h24 | 15:32 Clermont-Ferrand | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:42 Caen | 8h48 | 17:30 Clermont-Ferrand | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:51 Caen | 7h38 | 20:29 Clermont-Ferrand | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand
Trains from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:58, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 459 km distance in 6h 29m.
Distance 459 km |
Average train duration 5h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 29m |
First train 04:58 |
Last train 20:12 |
Train companies: SNCF Intercités, TER BreizhGo from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand trainsSNCF Intercités, TER BreizhGo trains will get you between Caen and Clermont-Ferrand from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Caen to Clermont-Ferrand train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Caen to Clermont-Ferrand by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Clermont-Ferrand, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Caen and Clermont-Ferrand
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Bistrot de la Gare
- La Ficelle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Bristol
- Ibis Styles Caen Centre Gare
- Hotel de la Paix
- Located in the main hall
- 72 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and national destinations
- Bus: Lines 12, 12 Express, 30, 31
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Rue Pierre Semard.
- Restaurant Le Duguesclin
- Restaurant Lard et la Manière
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Holiday Inn Clermont-Ferrand Centre
- Hotel Oceania Clermont-Ferrand
- Hotel Mercure Clermont Ferrand Centre Jaude
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Paris, Lyon, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tramway: Line A
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