What is the cheapest way to get from Ambert to Chamonix?

The cheapest way to get from Ambert to Chamonix is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ambert to Chamonix?

The fastest way to get from Ambert to Chamonix is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Ambert and Chamonix?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambert to Chamonix. However, there are services departing from Place Georges Courtial and arriving at Chamonix via Thiers and Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Ambert to Chamonix?

The distance between Ambert and Chamonix is 417 km. The road distance is 326.1 km.

How do I travel from Ambert to Chamonix without a car?

The best way to get from Ambert to Chamonix without a car is to bus via Annecy which takes 8h 28m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ambert to Chamonix?

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Ambert to Chamonix, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambert to Chamonix bus from?

Ambert to Chamonix bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain Puy-de-Dôme, depart from Place Georges Courtial station.

Where does the Ambert to Chamonix bus arrive?

Ambert to Chamonix bus services, operated by Réseau interurbain Puy-de-Dôme, arrive at Echangeur autoroutier Ouest station.

Can I drive from Ambert to Chamonix?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambert to Chamonix is 326 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Ambert to Chamonix.

Where can I stay near Chamonix?

There are 5653+ hotels available in Chamonix.

Ambert to Chamonix - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Ambert to Chamonix by bus, taxi, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Annecy
best
1. Take the bus from Place Georges Courtial to Echangeur autoroutier OuestP02
2. Take the bus from Thiers to Annecy
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Chamonix
8h 28m
Drive 326.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambert to Chamonix326.1 km
4h 4m
€51–73
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Ambert to Montbrison
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
8h 40m
€164–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Place Georges Courtial to Echangeur autoroutier OuestP02
2. Take the bus from Thiers Ouest - Plateforme Multimodale to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere
3. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Chamonix - Bus Station
9h 58m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Place Georges Courtial to Gare sncfP02
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Gervais Les Bains Le FayetTer
11h 16m

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Distance: 416.6 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Ambert, France and Chamonix, France?

You can take a bus from Place Georges Courtial to Chamonix via Echangeur autoroutier Ouest, Thiers, and Annecy in around 8h 28m.

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