How to travel from Saint-Étienne to Geneva

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Saint-Étienne to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $40.

Distance: 99 miles (160 km)

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$58

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$18

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3h 14m

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2h 44m

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3h 51m

Average total duration

3h 21m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Saint-Étienne to Geneva

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 AM4h25
    Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
    2:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 AM4h25
    Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
    2:20 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • TER886863 · 96506
    8:20 AM3h15
    St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    11:35 AMGeneva station
    $601One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER886865 · 96508
    9:20 AM3h20
    St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    12:40 PMGeneva station
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER886813 · 96508
    8:50 AM3h50
    St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    12:40 PMGeneva station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER886263 · 96508
    8:34 AM4h06
    St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    12:40 PMGeneva station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:45 PM3h45
    Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
    9:30 PMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 AM6h00
    Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
    11:55 AMGeneve, Place Dorcière
    $271One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus7661
    1:45 PM4h10
    Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière
    5:55 PMGenève, Gare Routière
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7363 · AF1142
    10:20 AM5h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    4:10 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7365 · AF1142
    11:20 AM4h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    4:10 PMGeneva International Airport
    $4401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7365 · AF1342
    11:20 AM6h05
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    5:25 PMGeneva International Airport
    $5961One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Saint-Étienne to Geneva

Travel to Geneva 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 Saint-Étienne to Geneva.

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There are 3 options to travel between Saint-Étienne and Geneva including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Geneva costing on average $40 (€32).

A bus is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Geneva costing on average $67 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Geneva is by train with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 20m.

Flight takes on average 3h 35m.

The distance from Saint-Étienne to Geneva is approximately 99 miles (160 km).
The average frequency per day from Saint-Étienne to Geneva is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saint-Étienne to Geneva:
  • Buses mostly depart from Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
  • Trains mostly depart from St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saint-Étienne to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF, TGV INOUI to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Geneva by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Saint-Étienne to Geneva:
  • 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
Omio customers who travel from Saint-Étienne to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
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