What is the cheapest way to get from Ambert to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Ambert to La Rochelle is to train and bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 14h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ambert to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Ambert to La Rochelle is to taxi and train and fly which takes 6h 8m and costs €160 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Ambert and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambert to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Gare and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Le Puy-en-Velay and Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.

How far is it from Ambert to La Rochelle?

The distance between Ambert and La Rochelle is 1018 km. The road distance is 472.3 km.

How do I travel from Ambert to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Ambert to La Rochelle without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 13m and costs €240 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Ambert to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Ambert to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambert to La Rochelle bus from?

Ambert to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Loire, depart from Gare station.

Where does the Ambert to La Rochelle bus arrive?

Ambert to La Rochelle bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Loire, arrive at Pôle Intermodal station.

Can I drive from Ambert to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambert to La Rochelle is 472 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Ambert to La Rochelle.

Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

There are 590+ hotels available in La Rochelle.

Ambert to La Rochelle - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ambert to La Rochelle by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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 Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
9h 13m
€249–443
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare to Pôle Intermodalbus H27
2. Take the bus from Le Puy-en-Velay to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
14h 17m
€47–102
Drive 472.3 km
1. Drive from Ambert to La Rochellecar 472.3 km
6h 28m
€74–107
Taxi, train, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ambert to Montbrisontaxi
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LYS - LRH
6h 8m
€164–438
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brioude to Clermont La Pardieutrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Rochefortbus N746
14h 23m
€47–94
Taxi, train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ambert to Montbrisontaxi
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
8h 55m
€176–355
Taxi, train, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ambert to Montbrisontaxi
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
9h 42m
€179–345

Ambert to La Rochelle by bus

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14h 17mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,018.1 km
Duration: 9h 13m

What companies run services between Ambert, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a bus from Gare to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Le Puy-en-Velay and Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop in around 14h 17m.

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