Puy de Dôme Cog Railway

Puy de Dôme Cog Railway© Stephane Marechal from Marseille, France · CC BY 2.0

Panoramic rack train to the summit temple of Mercury.

How to reach it

A short day-trip from Clermont-Ferrand — about 11 km from the station. Clermont-Ferrand is the start of the route.

From the station
11 km
Rail pass
Pass Rail
Tickets
Book tour / ticket

More to see in Clermont-Ferrand

Cathédrale de Lave

Black volcanic Gothic that never fades in the rain.

Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port

A honey-stone Romanesque church whose crypt and carved capitals are a Unesco treasure.

Place de Jaude

The grand central square guarded by a rearing bronze of Vercingétorix.

Other stops on the Auvergne Volcanoes by TER

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Puy de Dôme Cog Railway from Clermont-Ferrand station?
A short day-trip from Clermont-Ferrand — about 11 km from the station. Clermont-Ferrand is the start of the route.
Is Puy de Dôme Cog Railway covered by the Pass Rail?
The train journey to Clermont-Ferrand is fully covered by the Pass Rail. Entry to Puy de Dôme Cog Railway is ticketed and not included in the rail pass.
What else is there to see near Puy de Dôme Cog Railway?
Other sights in Clermont-Ferrand include Cathédrale de Lave, Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Port, Place de Jaude.

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