There are 5 ways to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert by train, taxi, bus, rideshare, 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 Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrisontrain Ter
- Take the taxi from Montbrison to Amberttaxi
3h 30m€121–157Drive 138.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambertcar 138.6 km
2h€22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon Airport to Le Puy-en-Velaybus
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
6h 20m€117–197Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lyon-LYS to Ambert138.6 km
2hTrain, bus
- 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
6h 7m€43–68
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert is to drive which takes 2h and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert. However, there are services departing from Lyon Airport and arriving at Gare via Place Du Plot and Pôle Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Ambert is 158 km. The road distance is 138.6 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 30m and costs €120 - €160.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert, including transfers.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert bus services, operated by TOTOOM, depart from Lyon Airport station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert bus services, operated by TOTOOM, arrive at Le Puy-en-Velay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Ambert.
There are 71+ hotels available in Ambert.
What companies run services between Lyon Airport (LYS), France and Ambert, France?
You can take a bus from Lyon Airport to Gare via Le Puy-en-Velay, Place Du Plot, Pole Intermodal, and Pôle Intermodal in around 6h 20m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrison
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 07 71 10 02 45
- Website
- totoom.fr
Bus from Lyon Airport to Le Puy-en-Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Schedules at
- totoom.fr
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Pôle Intermodal to Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Actions'air Taxi Sarl
- Phone
- +33 4 77 96 18 96
Taxi Bafisi
- Phone
- +33 4 77 58 80 59
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Ambert. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










