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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Ambert is to bus which costs €7 - €28 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Ambert is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Ambert?

No, there is no direct bus from Montpellier to Ambert. However, there are services departing from MONTPELLIER - Mosson TM1 TM3 and arriving at Gare via MENDE - Gare Sncf and Pôle Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Ambert?

The distance between Montpellier and Ambert is 451 km. The road distance is 272.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Ambert without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 21m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Montpellier to Ambert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Ambert bus from?

Montpellier to Ambert bus services, operated by liO Car Lozère (Région Occitanie), depart from MONTPELLIER - Mosson TM1 TM3 station.

Where does the Montpellier to Ambert bus arrive?

Montpellier to Ambert bus services, operated by liO Car Lozère (Région Occitanie), arrive at MENDE - Gare Sncf station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Ambert?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Ambert is 272 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Montpellier to Ambert.

Where can I stay near Ambert?

There are 235+ hotels available in Ambert.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Montpellier 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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3. Take the taxi from Montbrison to Amberttaxi
5h 21m
€141–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from MONTPELLIER - Mosson TM1 TM3 to MENDE - Gare Sncfbus 280
2. Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Sncf to LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routièrebus 282
3. Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
8h 20m
€7–28
Drive 272.4 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Ambertcar 272.4 km
4h 24m
€42–61
Train, bus via Lyon
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
4. Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
8h 7m
€62–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marvejolstrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Marvejols to Le Puy En Velaybus
3. Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
10h 35m
€65–119

Montpellier to Ambert by bus

2Weekly Buses

8h 20mAverage Duration

€7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.1 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from MONTPELLIER - Mosson TM1 TM3 to Gare via MENDE - Gare Sncf, LE PUY-EN-VELAY - Gare Routière, and Pôle Intermodal in around 8h 20m.

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