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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 6 buses that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Saint-Étienne on Mon, Jun 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
766010:20 AM1h30Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)11:50 AMSaint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 PM1h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport8:45 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$161One-way0 transfers- FlixBus2:00 PM1h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport3:15 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 PM1h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport1:45 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:30 PM1h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport4:45 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 PM1h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport8:45 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 PM1h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport3:15 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 PM1h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport1:45 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:30 PM1h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport4:45 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:30 AM1h15Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport11:45 AMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 47m.
You'll arrive about -1h -20m sooner (1h 15m by bus vs 55m by car) and save roughly $-0.39 (€-0.32) compared to fuel and tolls ($18 (€14) vs $17 (€14)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Totoom.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Totoom | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:24AM | Duration 5h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Live departures
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h30 | 10:50 AM Saint-Étienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h15 | 3:45 PM Saint-Étienne | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
| 7660 | 10:20 AM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 1h30 | 11:50 AM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:30 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 1h15 | 11:45 AM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne
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Buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:20, the last at 16:00. The fastest bus covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 8:20 AM |
Last bus 4:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Totoom from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-ÉtienneYou can travel by bus between Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Totoom for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Saint-Étienne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne
Most Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Saint-Étienne buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Saint-Etienne, Gare station pair, with some services arriving at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF. Use this guide to compare Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Saint-Étienne bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) from Lyon city centre
Getting to Lyon, Gare Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km), Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Saint-Etienne, Gare from Saint-Étienne city centre
Getting to Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF from Saint-Étienne city centre
Getting to Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret (Parking près de la Gare) from Saint-Étienne city centre
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