How to travel from Paris to Saint-Étienne

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Compare train, bus, 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 $18. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $96.

Distance: 255 miles (411 km)

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Flight

$91

Average price

$41

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Cheapest

$193

Average price

4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

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30m

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7h 25m

Average total duration

6h 55m

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30m

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4h 7m

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1h 7m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.2 - 2.5kg

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TGV INOUI

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Air France

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from Paris to Saint-Étienne

How to get from Paris to Saint-Étienne by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Paris to Saint-Étienne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM8h05
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
07:40PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:35AM8h05
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
07:40PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air France HopAF7392
06:15PM1h00
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
07:15PMClermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
$4181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI6687
05:00PM2h48
Paris Gare de Lyon
07:48PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux
$811One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI6689
07:00PM2h48
Paris Gare de Lyon
09:48PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux
$811One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI6685
12:52PM2h56
Paris Gare de Lyon
03:48PMSt-Étienne Châteaucreux
$961One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus94765 · 1716
09:05AM10h45
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
07:50PMSaint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière
$341One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:40AM9h10
Paris, Porte Maillot
03:50PMSaint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
$381One-way
1 transfer
BlaBlaCar Bus5709 · 7660
11:45PM12h05
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
11:50AMSaint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière
$501One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF7360
09:50AM1h15
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
11:05AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2181One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF7362
08:20AM1h10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
09:30AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2301One-way
0 transfers
LufthansaLH1051 · LH1074
06:15AM3h50
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:05AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2271One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Saint-Étienne

Travel to Saint-Étienne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Saint-Étienne.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Saint-Étienne including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Saint-Étienne is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Saint-Étienne:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Saint-Étienne costing on average $40 (€33).

A bus is $77 (€63) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Saint-Étienne costing on average $96 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Saint-Étienne is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 48m.

Bus takes on average 7h 35m.

The distance from Paris to Saint-Étienne is approximately 255 miles (411 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Saint-Étienne is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Saint-Étienne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Saint-Étienne:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in St-Étienne Châteaucreux.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Saint-Étienne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, Trenitalia, SNCF Intercités, SNCF TER, Regionale, SNCF to go to Saint-Étienne by train.
  • Travel with Air France to go to Saint-Étienne by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Saint-Étienne by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Saint-Étienne with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI, Trenitalia.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Air France.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Saint-Étienne often also extend their vacation to go to Lyon, Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, Colombier-Saugnieu, Marseille, Porto. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Saint-Étienne and these popular destinations at a great price.
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