Cities Near Clermont-Ferrand
Cities near Clermont-Ferrand, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Saint-Étienne, Lyon, Brive-la-Gaillarde. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Clermont-Ferrand, France is Saint-Étienne, about 67 mi (108 km) away — roughly 2 hr 1 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Étienne | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lyon | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Brive-la-Gaillarde | 87 mi / 139 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Limoges | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Bourges | 96 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Châteauroux | 98 mi / 157 km | 2 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valence | 106 mi / 171 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Grenoble | 134 mi / 216 km | 3 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Albi | 136 mi / 219 km | 3 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Chambéry | 138 mi / 221 km | 3 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Clermont-Ferrand
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Saint-Étienne, Lyon, Brive-la-Gaillarde, Limoges, Bourges. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Clermont-Ferrand
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Valence, Grenoble, Albi, Chambéry. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Clermont-Ferrand include Saint-Étienne, Lyon, Brive-la-Gaillarde, Limoges, Bourges. The closest is Saint-Étienne, about 67 miles (108 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.