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How to get fromLyon to Ambertby train, taxi, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrisontrain train Ter
    3. Take the taxi from Montbrison to Amberttaxi taxi
    2h 50m
    €118–158

  2. Drive  121.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lyon to Ambertcar car 121.8 km
    1h 56m
    €23–33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus bus H27
    5h 27m
    €31–47

  4. Train, bus via Lyon Perrache

    1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Carnottrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from St Etienne Carnot to Le Puy En Velaytrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus bus H27
    5h 39m
    €30–45

Lyon to Ambert by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 137.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Lyon to Ambert. However, you can take the train to St Etienne Chateaucreux, take the train to Montbrison, then take the taxi to Ambert. Alternatively, you can drive from Lyon to Ambert in around 1h 56m.

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