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Compare train and bus for Saint-Étienne to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€13 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Saint-Étienne to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Saint-Étienne to Lyon
Travel to Lyon 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 Lyon.
There are 2 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Lyon: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Saint-Étienne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $4 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Saint-Étienne to Lyon:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Lyon costing on average $8 (€7).
The quickest way to travel between Saint-Étienne and Lyon is by train, which takes on average 44 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Lyon by bus takes 55 min on average.
The Saint-Étienne to Lyon distance is around 30 miles (49 km).
The average frequency per day from Saint-Étienne to Lyon is:
- 9 buses a day.
- Around 34 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Saint-Étienne to Lyon as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Saint-Étienne to Lyon:
- Most travelers board their bus from Saint-Etienne, Gare and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Most travelers catch their train from St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Saint-Étienne to Lyon:
- You can travel between Saint-Étienne and Lyon by bus with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, SNCF | Autocar or Stas. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $4 (€4) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Saint-Étienne to Lyon.
- You can go to Lyon from Saint-Étienne by train with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF (3). You'll see cheap train tickets for $8 (€7) with SNCF TER from Saint-Étienne to Lyon on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Saint-Étienne to Lyon with the following travel companies:
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus.
- Direct train available with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI or SNCF (3) 34 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Saint-Étienne to Lyon.
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