There are 6 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Brioudetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare SNCF to Garebus H17
- Take the bus from Gare to Garebus H27
4h 2m€18–26Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert71.8 km
1h 31m€4Bus
- Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Le Puy En Velaybus Autocar
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
5h 8m€26–35Drive 71.8 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambertcar 71.8 km
1h 7m€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Clermont-Ferrand to Amberttaxi 71.8 km
1h 7m€160–200Train, taxi
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Issoiretrain Ter / ...
- Take the taxi from Issoire to Amberttaxi
1h 31m€126–160
Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Gare via Pôle Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Ambert is 136 km. The road distance is 71.8 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs €18 - €27.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert.
There are 229+ hotels available in Ambert.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Ambert, France?
You can take a bus from Clermont Ferrand to Gare via Le Puy En Velay and Pôle Intermodal in around 5h 8m.
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 Clermont Ferrand to Brioude
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Issoire
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare SNCF to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Pôle Intermodal to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Clermont Ferrand to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- €120–200
Allo Taxi Radio
- Phone
- +33 4 73 19 53 53
Eurotaxis Clermontois
- Phone
- +33 4 73 60 06 00
Taxi 63
- Phone
- +33 4 73 31 53 15
Bezanger Eric
- Phone
- +33 4 71 76 17 91
Taxi Arnaud
- Phone
- +33 4 73 96 16 58
- Website
- mathieutaxisarnaud.wixsite.com
Allo Taxi Radio
- Phone
- +33 4 73 19 53 53
Eurotaxis Clermontois
- Phone
- +33 4 73 60 06 00
Taxi 63
- Phone
- +33 4 73 31 53 15
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Clermont-Ferrand and Ambert. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.