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Compare bus and train for Nîmes to Saint-Étienne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Nîmes to Saint-Étienne
How to get from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM5h00Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)7:20 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM5h00Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)7:20 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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8867486:27 PM2h43Nîmes station9:10 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$961One-way1 transfer
Other options
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8867363:21 PM2h49Nîmes station6:10 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$741One-way1 transfer
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8867322:26 PM2h44Nîmes station5:10 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$881One-way1 transfer
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465511:26 AM5h14Nîmes station4:40 PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux$1381One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM5h20Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)3:50 PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF$311One-way1 transfer
51042 · 17162:10 PM5h40Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)7:50 PMSaint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière$311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne costing on average $76 (€62).
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Saint-Étienne as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nîmes station and arrive in St-Étienne Châteaucreux.
- Buses mostly depart from Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) and arrive in Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Saint-Étienne by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Renfe Viajeros to go to Saint-Étienne by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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