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

The cheapest way to get from Ambert to Geneva is to bus and train via Lyon which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambert to Geneva is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

How far is it from Ambert to Geneva?

The distance between Ambert and Geneva is 299 km. The road distance is 267.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ambert to Geneva without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 29m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Ambert to Geneva, including transfers.

Can I drive from Ambert to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambert to Geneva is 268 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Ambert to Geneva.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 579+ hotels available in Geneva.

Ambert to Geneva - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ambert to Geneva by taxi, train, bus, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Ambert to Montbrisontaxi
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
5h 29m
CHF 122–184
Bus, train via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare to Pôle Intermodalbus H27
2. Take the train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
4. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Geneva Bus Stationbus
9h 11m
CHF 33–63
Drive 267.8 km
1. Drive from Ambert to Genevacar 267.8 km
3h 24m
CHF 43–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare to Pôle Intermodalbus H27
2. Take the train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
8h 27m
CHF 49–105

Ambert to Geneva by bus and train

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9h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 299.5 km
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Ambert, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Geneva, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Ambert to Geneva. However, you can take the taxi to Montbrison, take the train to St Etienne Chateaucreux, take the train to Lyon Part Dieu, then take the train to Geneve. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare to Geneva Bus Station via Pôle Intermodal, Le Puy En Velay, St Etienne Chateaucreux, Lyon Perrache, and Lyon Perrache Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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