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Compare train, bus, and flight for Saint-Étienne to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł99 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł99, while a flight costs an average of zł2761.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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zł113 Average price | zł99 Average price Cheapest | zł2761 Average price | zł471 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Saint-Étienne to Geneva:
A train is zł14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Saint-Étienne to Geneva costing on average zł113.
A train is zł2662 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Geneva costing on average zł2761.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Tickets start at around zł113 compared to roughly zł471 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł358. The journey takes 4h 5m versus 2h 31m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Saint-Étienne to Geneva
How to get from Saint-Étienne to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
76611:45 PM4h10Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière5:55 PMGenève, Gare Routièrezł751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 76611:45 PM4h10Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière5:55 PMGenève, Gare Routièrezł751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 886869 · 9651011:20 AM3h20St-Étienne Châteaucreux2:40 PMGeneva stationzł2041One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 886855 · 965307:20 PM3h20St-Étienne Châteaucreux10:40 PMGeneva stationzł2041One-way1 transfer
- 886837 · 965183:20 PM3h20St-Étienne Châteaucreux6:40 PMGeneva stationzł2041One-way1 transfer
- 886865 · 965089:20 AM3h20St-Étienne Châteaucreux12:40 PMGeneva stationzł2041One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus5:55 AM6h00Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF11:55 AMGeneve, Place Dorcièrezł861One-way0 transfers
LH2251 · LH23825:50 PM14h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:10 AMGeneva International Airportzł8091One-way1 transfer- LH2247 · LH23829:30 AM22h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:10 AMGeneva International Airportzł8701One-way1 transfer
- LH1083+
LH57446:55 AM6h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:35 PMGeneva International Airportzł9231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Geneva:
A train is zł14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Saint-Étienne to Geneva costing on average zł113.
A train is zł2662 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Geneva costing on average zł2761.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive in Geneva station.
- Buses mostly depart from Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte to go to Geneva by bus.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Geneva by flight.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria to go to Geneva by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte.
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