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

The cheapest way to get from Ambert to Tours is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambert to Tours is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Ambert and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambert to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Gare and arriving at Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station via Le Puy En Velay, Gare SNCF and Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Ambert and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Ambert to Tours. However, there are services departing from Brioude and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Clermont Ferrand and Nevers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Ambert to Tours?

The distance between Ambert and Tours is 776 km. The road distance is 391.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ambert to Tours without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 43m and costs €230 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Ambert to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambert to Tours bus from?

Ambert to Tours bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Loire, depart from Gare station.

Where do I catch the Ambert to Tours train from?

Ambert to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Brioude station.

Train or bus from Ambert to Tours?

The best way to get from Ambert to Tours is to bus which takes 12h and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €160 and takes 8h 54m.

Where does the Ambert to Tours bus arrive?

Ambert to Tours bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Loire, arrive at Pôle Intermodal station.

Where does the Ambert to Tours train arrive?

Ambert to Tours train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.

Can I drive from Ambert to Tours?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambert to Tours is 392 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Ambert to Tours.

Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1880+ hotels available in Tours.

Ambert to Tours - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ambert to Tours by taxi, train, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Ambert to Montbrisontaxi
2. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
6h 43m
€232–359
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brioude to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Thiers to Toursbus 724
12h 7m
€53–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gare to Pôle Intermodalbus H27
2. Take the bus from Le Puy En Velay to Clermont Ferrandbus
3. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
12h
€55–93
Drive 391.6 km
1. Drive from Ambert to Tourscar 391.6 km
3h 54m
€61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Brioude to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
8h 54m
€81–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gare to Pôle Intermodalbus H27
2. Take the train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roannetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Roanne to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
10h 20m
€96–188

Ambert to Tours by bus

2Weekly Buses

12hAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 775.8 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Gare to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station via Pôle Intermodal, Le Puy En Velay, Clermont Ferrand, Gare SNCF, Maison de la Culture, and Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station in around 12h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare to St Pierre Des Corps via Gare, Gare SNCF, Brioude, Clermont Ferrand, and Nevers in around 8h 54m.

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