There are 5 ways to get from Annecy 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 Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the taxi from Montbrison to Amberttaxi
5h 1m€139–212Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy - 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
7h 45m€32–61Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
7h 36m€49–71Drive 248.5 km
- Drive from Annecy to Ambertcar 248.5 km
2h 57m€39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Annecy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- 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
7h 37m€50–102
Annecy to Ambert by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Ambert is to bus and train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Ambert is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy to Ambert. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Gare via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and Pôle Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Annecy and Ambert is 295 km. The road distance is 248.5 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Ambert without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 1m and costs €130 - €220.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Annecy to Ambert, including transfers.
Annecy to Ambert bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Annecy station.
Annecy to Ambert bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Ambert is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Annecy to Ambert.
There are 251+ hotels available in Ambert.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Ambert, France?
You can take a bus from Annecy to Gare via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere, Le Puy En Velay, and Pôle Intermodal in around 7h 36m.
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 Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- 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 Annecy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- 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 St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 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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