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

The cheapest way to get from Ambert to Retournac is to drive which costs €8 - €13 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambert to Retournac is to drive which takes 51 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Ambert and Retournac?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambert to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Place Georges Courtial and arriving at Retournac via Thiers Ouest - Plateforme Multimodale and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Ambert to Retournac?

The distance between Ambert and Retournac is 218 km. The road distance is 57.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ambert to Retournac without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Ambert to Retournac, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambert to Retournac bus from?

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

Where does the Ambert to Retournac bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ambert to Retournac?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambert to Retournac is 57 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Ambert to Retournac.

Where can I stay near Retournac?

There are 569+ hotels available in Retournac.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ambert to Retournac by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus, train
best
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 train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to RetournacTer
5h 23m
Drive 57.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambert to Retournac57.5 km
51 min
€9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ambert to Retournac57.5 km
51 min
€130–160
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 Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Retournac
5h 56m

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Distance: 218.2 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Place Georges Courtial to Retournac via Echangeur autoroutier Ouest, Thiers Ouest - Plateforme Multimodale, and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 5h 56m.

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