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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Ambert is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Ambert is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Ambert?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Ambert. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Gare via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and Pôle Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from Nice to Ambert?

The distance between Nice and Ambert is 681 km. The road distance is 511.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Ambert without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 59m and costs €190 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Nice to Ambert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Ambert bus from?

Nice to Ambert bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Where does the Nice to Ambert bus arrive?

Nice to Ambert bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Nice to Ambert?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Ambert is 511 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Nice to Ambert.

Where can I stay near Ambert?

There are 173+ hotels available in Ambert.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Ambert by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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 Nice Ville 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
7h 59m
€194–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus
4. Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
13h 51m
€59–95
Drive 511.3 km
1. Drive from Nice to Ambertcar 511.3 km
5h 43m
€79–114
Fly, train, bus
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain
4. Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus
9h 34m
€117–292
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nice Ville 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
10h 45m
€116–246

Nice to Ambert by bus

2Weekly Buses

13h 51mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 680.6 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Nice to Gare via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere, Le Puy En Velay, and Pôle Intermodal in around 13h 51m.

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