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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Saint-Étienne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $123 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Saint-Étienne:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Saint-Étienne costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $326 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Saint-Étienne costing on average $343 (€281).
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 7h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Saint-Étienne
How to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Saint-Étienne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 76607:45 AM4h05Genève, Gare Routière11:50 AMSaint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 76607:45 AM4h05Genève, Gare Routière11:50 AMSaint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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8867168:34 AM3h06Geneva station11:40 AMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$881One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 96570 · 8867383:29 PM3h11Geneva station6:40 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$531One-way1 transfer
- 96558 · 8867609:29 AM3h11Geneva station12:40 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$531One-way1 transfer
- 96566 · 8867641:29 PM3h11Geneva station4:40 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$531One-way1 transfer
- 17164:20 PM3h30Genève, Gare Routière7:50 PMSaint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:25 PM5h50Geneve, Place Dorcière12:15 AMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$211One-way0 transfers- FlixBus12:10 PM3h40Geneve, Place Dorcière3:50 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$261One-way0 transfers
LH5757+
LH22488:05 AM4h15Geneva International Airport12:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3001One-way1 transfer
SN2712+
SN35878:15 AM4h10Geneva International Airport12:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3091One-way1 transfer- SN2722+SN35935:10 PM5h10Geneva International Airport10:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$3091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Saint-Étienne:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Saint-Étienne costing on average $56 (€46).
A bus is $326 (€267) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Saint-Étienne costing on average $343 (€281).
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 7h 45m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Saint-Étienne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in St-Étienne Châteaucreux.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Saint-Étienne by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Alsa to go to Saint-Étienne by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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