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

The cheapest way to get from Ambert to Valence is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambert to Valence is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Ambert and Valence?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambert to Valence. However, there are services departing from Place Georges Courtial and arriving at Valence Gare Routiere I via Thiers Ouest - Plateforme Multimodale and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Ambert to Valence?

The distance between Ambert and Valence is 244 km. The road distance is 164.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ambert to Valence without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €130 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Ambert to Valence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambert to Valence bus from?

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

Where does the Ambert to Valence bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ambert to Valence?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambert to Valence is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Ambert to Valence.

Where can I stay near Valence?

There are 126+ hotels available in Valence.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ambert to Valence 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 Montbrison
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence VilleTer
4h 24m
€137–165
Drive 164.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ambert to Valence164.4 km
2h 31m
€26–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Place Georges Courtial to Echangeur autoroutier OuestP02
2. Take the bus from Thiers to Lyon776 / ...
3. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Valence VilleTer
5h 53m
Bus via Saint-Étienne
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 Valence Gare Routiere I
6h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Place Georges Courtial to Gare routièreP02
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
6h 55m

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Distance: 244.3 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Place Georges Courtial to Valence Gare Routiere I via Echangeur autoroutier Ouest, Thiers Ouest - Plateforme Multimodale, and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 6h 8m.

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