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The cheapest and fastest buses from Paris to Saint-Étienne
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 24 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
411 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris 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 Paris to Saint-Étienne will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Fast buses
Of the 7 buses that leave Paris for Saint-Étienne on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 411 km distance in an average of 5 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.
10:00AM5h20
Paris03:20PMSaint-Étienne
$281One-way
0 transfers
5131 · 5067012:30PM9h00
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)09:30PMSaint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière
$301One-way
1 transfer
05:40PM5h00
Paris10:40PMSaint-Étienne
$351One-way
0 transfers
03:00PM5h30
Paris08:30PMSaint-Étienne
$391One-way
0 transfers
08:00AM5h20
Paris01:20PMSaint-Étienne
$391One-way
0 transfers
05:40PM5h00
Paris10:40PMSaint-Étienne
$351One-way
0 transfers
10:00AM5h20
Paris03:20PMSaint-Étienne
$281One-way
0 transfers
08:00AM5h20
Paris01:20PMSaint-Étienne
$391One-way
0 transfers
03:00PM5h30
Paris08:30PMSaint-Étienne
$391One-way
0 transfers
04:50PM5h50
Paris10:40PMSaint-Étienne
$411One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Saint-Étienne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €118.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price | €178 Average price |
7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Paris to Saint-Étienne Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Live departures
Paris to Saint-Étienne bus times
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Saint-Étienne buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
Last updated at 3:54 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5709 · 7660 | 10:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 12h15 | 11:00 AM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h25 | 2:55 PM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 1 transfer | |
| 5131 · 50670 | 11:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h00 | 8:30 PM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 255 miles (411 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 15m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Paris to Saint-Étienne start from as low as $18 (€15) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $39 (€32) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar from Paris to Saint-ÉtienneYou can travel by bus between Paris to Saint-Étienne with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
8h 5m
Cheapest Price
$29 (€24)
FlixBus frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
BlaBlaCar Bus
About
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a long-distance coach company operating in 10 European countries and connecting over 300 destinations. A subsidiary of the French carpooling company BlaBlaCar, it offers comfortable travel with standard amenities such as air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging devices, extra legroom, and adjustable seats. Free Wi-Fi is available on select routes. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only a Standard ticket type, which allows passengers to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 15m
Cheapest Price
$18 (€15)
BlaBlaCar Bus frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating options.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; additional fees may apply.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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.
Cheap bus tickets from Paris to Saint-Étienne can start from as little as $17 (€14) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Paris to Saint-Étienne is $60 (€49); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Paris to Saint-Étienne bus time is 7 h 40 min covering the 254 mile (410 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne leaves at 5: 30AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne leaves at 10: 55PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Paris to Saint-Étienne with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
For the best Paris to Saint-Étienne bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or BlaBlaCar. However, it's always good to check all possible bus providers with services from Paris to Saint-Étienne to compare what amenities they may offer.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), which is located around 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
The cheapest month to travel from Paris to Saint-Étienne by bus is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Saint-Étienne including taking a bus, train or flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne:
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne for bus providers FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus companies FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Paris to Saint-Étienne depends on the bus companies:
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Paris to Saint-Étienne, follow these tips:
Start your search now and compare ticket prices to find the best deal!
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Paris to Saint-Étienne:
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Paris to Saint-Étienne:
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne. The following conditions apply:
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne with the following bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne with the following bus providers: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Paris to Saint-Étienne with the following bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Paris to Saint-Étienne
Paris
Saint-Étienne
The major bus station for departures in Paris is Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) for your trip from Paris to Saint-Étienne.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-23:00
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Quai de BercyWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Dining
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Taxis
- Available outside the station.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne)
Amenities at bus station
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCinformation
Distance to city center
8 kmCar connection
Rond-Point de la DéfenseWifi
- Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available in the station.
Public transit options for Paris, La Défense (Terminal Jules Verne)
- Bus: 73, 174, 275 Metro: 1 Train: RER A
Paris, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle
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Paris, Bibliothèque François Mitterrand
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The major bus station for arrivals in Saint-Étienne is Saint-Etienne, Gare. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Saint-Etienne, Gare for your trip to Saint-Étienne from Paris.
Saint-Etienne, Gare
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Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
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