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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ambert is to drive which costs €18 - €28 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ambert is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €18 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Ambert?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Ambert. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Gare via Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and Pôle Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Lyon to Ambert?

The distance between Lyon and Ambert is 137 km. The road distance is 121.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Ambert without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 5m and costs €100 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Lyon to Ambert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Ambert bus from?

Lyon to Ambert bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Ambert bus arrive?

Lyon to Ambert bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Ambert?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ambert is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Lyon to Ambert.

Where can I stay near Ambert?

There are 240+ hotels available in Ambert.

Lyon to Ambert - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lyon to Ambert by train, taxi, 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.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrisontrain Ter
3. Take the taxi from Montbrison to Amberttaxi
3h 5m
€104–142
Drive 121.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lyon to Ambertcar 121.8 km
1h 56m
€19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus
3. Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
5h 44m
€22–32

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 137.4 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Gare via Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere, Le Puy En Velay, and Pôle Intermodal in around 5h 44m.

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