The cheapest and fastest buses from Saint-Étienne to Lyon
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
22 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Étienne to Lyon will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 13 buses that leave Saint-Étienne for Lyon on Sun, Mar 01, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 01 the direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sun, Mar 01 the slowest buses will take 30 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Saint-Étienne to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price |
1h 28m Average total duration 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Saint-Étienne to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Live departures
Saint-Étienne to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon buses for today, Saturday, February 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 0h55 | 7:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1727 | 7:35 AM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 0h55 | 8:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1717 | 8:55 AM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 0h50 | 9:45 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50671 | 11:45 AM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 1h00 | 12:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7661 | 12:45 PM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 0h50 | 1:35 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 0h55 | 5:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
7757 | 5:25 PM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 0h50 | 6:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon
Buses from Saint-Étienne to Lyon run on average 12 times per day, taking around 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:24, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average bus duration 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 00:24 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Stas from Saint-Étienne to LyonYou can travel by bus between Saint-Étienne to Lyon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Stas for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Étienne to Lyon 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 Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- SNCF | Autocar
- Wheelchair accessible buses are available on select routes, and equipment used by disabled persons is not considered luggage.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- SNCF | Autocar
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket type and train service, with fees often applied for cancellations made closer to departure.
- 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
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- SNCF | Autocar
- You can take up to two pieces of luggage (max 70 x 90 x 50 cm each) and one hand luggage (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- SNCF | Autocar
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee, and items exceeding standard dimensions or number may incur fines of €50 to €150.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- SNCF | Autocar
- Small pets in carriers (max 45 x 30 x 25 cm, under 10 kg) are allowed for a fee, and larger dogs on a leash must be muzzled and pay half the 2nd class fare.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Saint-Étienne to Lyon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Lyonnais (0.2 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: C21, C22, S1 Metro: A Train: TER
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