There are 4 ways to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 217 bus
best- Take the bus from Villefranche-Sur-Saône - Gare to Tarare - Garebus 217
1h 39m€4–7Train
- Take the train from Villefranche Sur Saone to St Germain Au Mont D'ortrain Ter
- Take the train from St Germain Au Mont D'or to Amplepuistrain Ter
1h 50m€10–21Drive 42.2 km
- Drive from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuiscar 42.2 km
44 min€7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuistaxi 42.2 km
44 min€85–110
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis is to line 217 bus which costs €4 - €8 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €6 - €10.
No, there is no direct bus from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis. However, there are services departing from Villefranche-Sur-Saône - Gare and arriving at Tarare - Gare via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis. However, there are services departing from Villefranche Sur Saone and arriving at Amplepuis via St Germain Au Mont D'or. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Villefranche-sur-Saône and Amplepuis is 48 km. The road distance is 42.2 km.
The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis without a car is to line 217 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs €4 - €8.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis, including transfers.
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis bus services, operated by TRANSDEV Rhone-Alpes, depart from Villefranche-Sur-Saône - Gare station.
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Villefranche Sur Saone station.
The best way to get from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis is to line 217 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs €4 - €8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €21 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Villefranche-sur-Saône, France and Amplepuis, France?
TRANSDEV Rhone-Alpes operates a bus from Villefranche-Sur-Saône - Gare to Tarare - Gare every 3 hours. Tickets cost €3 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Villefranche Sur Saone to Amplepuis via St Germain Au Mont D'or in around 1h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Villefranche Sur Saone to St Germain Au Mont D'or
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from St Germain Au Mont D'or to Amplepuis
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 78 70 21 01
- Website
- rhone-alpes.transdev.com
Bus from Villefranche-Sur-Saône - Gare to Tarare - Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- rhone-alpes.transdev.com
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- €85–110
Allo Taxi Lyon
- Phone
- +33 4 78 28 23 23
- Website
- allotaxi.fr
Garance Taxi and Shuttlecab
- Phone
- +33 469 969 556
- Website
- garance-taxi.fr
Taxi Lyon
- Phone
- +33 4 72 10 86 86
- Website
- taxilyon.com
Taxi Lyonnais
- Phone
- +33 4 78 26 81 81
- Website
- tl.fr
Taxi Lyonnais (TL)
- Phone
- +33 4 78 26 81 81
- Website
- tl.fr
Taxi Transport Lyon Rhône-Alpes
- Phone
- +33 4 37 25 83 67
- Website
- transportrhonealpes.com
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More Questions & Answers
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis bus services, operated by TRANSDEV Rhone-Alpes, arrive at Tarare - Gare station.
Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Germain Au Mont D'or station.
Yes, the driving distance between Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis is 42 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Villefranche-sur-Saône to Amplepuis.
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