There are 6 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- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrisontrain Ter
- Take the taxi from Montbrison to Amberttaxi
2h 50m€115–160Drive 121.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon to Ambertcar 121.8 km
1h 56m€19–28Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus Autocar
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
4h 44m€27–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
5h 26m€26–50Train, bus via Lyon Perrache
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
5h 35m€25–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
5h 39m€20–40
Lyon to Ambert by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Ambert is to drive which costs €18 - €28 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Ambert is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Ambert. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and arriving at Gare via Pôle Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Lyon and Ambert is 137 km. The road distance is 121.8 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Ambert without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs €110 - €160.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Lyon to Ambert, including transfers.
Lyon to Ambert bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Lyon to Ambert bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Ambert is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Lyon to Ambert.
There are 251+ hotels available in Ambert.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Ambert, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Gare via Le Puy En Velay and Pôle Intermodal in around 4h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrison
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
Actions'air Taxi Sarl
- Phone
- +33 4 77 96 18 96
Taxi Bafisi
- Phone
- +33 4 77 58 80 59
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