There are 5 ways to get from Calais 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- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the taxi from Montbrison to Amberttaxi
8h 16m€241–419Drive 722 km
cheapest- Drive from Calais to Ambertcar 722 km
7h 41m€113–163Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roannebus 747
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Cité Scolairebus L22
- Take the taxi from Cité Scolaire to Amberttaxi
15h 18m€186–275Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Le Puy – Loudes Airport (LPY)plane ORY - LPY
- Take the bus from Coubladour Aire de Covoiturage to Garebus
7h 51m€733–1,047Train, bus
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain Ter
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
11h 37m€159–287
Calais to Ambert by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Ambert is to drive which costs €110 - €170 and takes 7h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Ambert is to drive which takes 7h 41m and costs €110 - €170.
The distance between Calais and Ambert is 890 km. The road distance is 722 km.
The best way to get from Calais to Ambert without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 16m and costs €240 - €420.
It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Calais to Ambert, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Ambert is 722 km. It takes approximately 7h 41m to drive from Calais to Ambert.
There are 249+ hotels available in Ambert.
What companies run services between Calais, France and Ambert, France?
There is no direct connection from Calais to Ambert. However, you can take the train to Calais Frethun, take the train to Lille Europe, take the train to Lyon Part Dieu, take the train to St Etienne Chateaucreux, take the train to Montbrison, then take the taxi to Ambert. Alternatively, you can take the train to Calais Frethun, take the train to Lille Europe, walk to Lille - Europe Train Station, take the bus to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, walk to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), take the bus to Roanne, take the bus to Cité Scolaire, then take the taxi to Ambert.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Le Puy – Loudes Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €650–900
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 Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- 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 Calais Frethun to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- €100–150
Actions'air Taxi Sarl
- Phone
- +33 4 77 96 18 96
Taxi Bafisi
- Phone
- +33 4 77 58 80 59
Actions'air Taxi Sarl
- Phone
- +33 4 77 96 18 96
Taxi Bafisi
- Phone
- +33 4 77 58 80 59
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