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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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 Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 Saint Exupery Airport 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 Saint-Étienne for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport on Wed, Aug 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 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 Wed, Aug 05 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.
76611:45 PM1h30Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière3:15 PMColombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM1h15Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF11:15 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$171One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:40 AM1h15Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF7:55 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM1h15Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF1:15 PMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 PM1h15Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF3:15 PMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 AM1h15Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF11:15 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:40 AM1h15Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF7:55 AMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM1h15Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF1:15 PMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:00 PM1h15Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF3:15 PMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$171One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:00 PM1h15Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF7:15 PMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m 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 Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $66.
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 1h 26m versus 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Totoom.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Live departures
Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6:40 AM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 1h15 | 7:55 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 1h15 | 11:15 AM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:00 PM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 1h15 | 1:15 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7661 | 1:45 PM Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 1h30 | 3:15 PM Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport (Arrivée T1) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:00 PM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 1h15 | 3:15 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:00 PM Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 1h15 | 7:15 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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Buses from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 17:25. The fastest bus covers the 38 miles (62 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 38 miles (62 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 4:45 AM |
Last bus 5:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Totoom, SNCF | Autocar from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery AirportYou can travel by bus between Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Totoom, SNCF | Autocar for as low as $11. 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 Saint Exupery Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport 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 Saint Exupery Airport, 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.
- Totoom
- Pets are allowed on board.
- 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 Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Most Saint-Étienne to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses use the Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache station pair. Use this guide to compare Saint-Étienne and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière from Saint-Étienne city centre
Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière is 1 km from Saint-Étienne city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière bus station facilities and services
Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available for passengers. ATMs are available at Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière: The station is accessible with ramps and elevators.
Getting to Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF from Saint-Étienne city centre
Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF is 1 km from Saint-Étienne city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF bus station facilities and services
Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: There are food outlets nearby the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF. ATMs are available at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF: The station is partially accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Getting to Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret (Parking près de la Gare) from Saint-Étienne city centre
Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret (Parking près de la Gare) is 1 km from Saint-Étienne city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret (Parking près de la Gare) bus station facilities and services
Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret (Parking près de la Gare) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret (Parking près de la Gare). ATMs are available at Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret (Parking près de la Gare).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret (Parking près de la Gare).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret (Parking près de la Gare): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleret (Parking près de la Gare): Facilities for disabled access available.
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