There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Ambert by bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus Autocar
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
3h 54m€18–23Drive 73 km
cheapest- Drive from Saint-Étienne to Ambertcar 73 km
1h 4m€12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Saint-Étienne to Amberttaxi 73 km
1h 4m€160–200Train, bus
- Take the train from St Etienne Carnot to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
- Take the bus from Pôle Intermodal to Garebus H27
4h 2m€18–27Train, taxi
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrisontrain Ter
- Take the taxi from Montbrison to Amberttaxi
1h 19m€106–140
Saint-Étienne to Ambert by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Ambert is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Ambert is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Ambert. However, there are services departing from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and arriving at Gare via Pôle Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Ambert is 156 km. The road distance is 73 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Ambert without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €18 - €24.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Saint-Étienne to Ambert, including transfers.
Saint-Étienne to Ambert bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere station.
Saint-Étienne to Ambert bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Ambert is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Ambert.
There are 227+ hotels available in Ambert.
What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Ambert, France?
You can take a bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Gare via Le Puy En Velay and Pôle Intermodal in around 3h 54m.
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 St Etienne Carnot to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Montbrison
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- 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
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- €100–200
Allo Gaby Taxi Saint Étienne : Torrens Gabrie
- Phone
- +33 6 03 87 39 26
- Website
- torrens-gabriel.business.site
Allo Taxis 42A
- Phone
- +33 4 27 86 23 23
- Website
- allo-taxis-42.fr
Allo Taxi Saint-Étienne 42
- Phone
- +33 7 49 98 40 19
- Website
- chauffeursaintetienne.fr
Radio Taxi Saint-Étienne
- Phone
- +33 4 77 25 42 42
- Website
- radiotaxi-stetienne.fr
Actions'air Taxi Sarl
- Phone
- +33 4 77 96 18 96
Taxi Bafisi
- Phone
- +33 4 77 58 80 59
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