Coming & getting around
Train, plane, car, bike: every way to reach and explore Clermont Auvergne Volcans.
By train
The SNCF station of Clermont-Ferrand is served by direct services from Paris (TGV INOUI, 3h25), Lyon (2h20), Bordeaux and Marseille. It is a 15-minute walk from the historic centre and the tourist office.
By plane
TheClermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport offers direct flights to Paris (Orly, CDG), Amsterdam, Lisbon, Porto and several seasonal destinations. A shuttle links the airport to the city centre in 25 minutes.
By car
Clermont-Ferrand sits at the crossroads of the motorways A71 (Paris–Clermont), A75 (Clermont–Béziers), A89 (Bordeaux–Lyon) and A72 (Saint-Étienne).
- Paris: 3h45
- Lyon: 1h45
- Bordeaux: 4h00
- Toulouse: 4h00
- Marseille: 4h30
Getting around on site
T2C tram and bus
The network T2C serves the entire metropolitan area with one tram line and more than 30 bus lines. Tickets are sold at the tourist office and in ticket machines.
C.Vélo self-service bikes
More than 50 self-service bike stations are available in Clermont-Ferrand. Service open 24/7.
Panoramique des Dômes
To reach the summit of the Puy de Dôme from the city centre, choose the Panoramique des Dômes rack railway (15-minute trip, direct line).
Soft mobility
Many cycle routes cross the area, including the Via Allier. See our section Clermont without a car.
Parking
Several park-and-ride lots (P+R) are available at the city entrances, with a single fare that includes the return tram trip for all vehicle passengers.

