What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Lyon?

The distance between Saint-Étienne and Lyon is around 50 km (31 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Saint-Étienne to Lyon?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux, in Saint-Étienne, and end it at Lyon Airport, in Lyon.

Bus Saint-Étienne to Lyon from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	1:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	7:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	1:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 10m	10:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 10m	10:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 40m	3:15pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 10m	10:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:40pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 10m	10:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	9:55am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 10m	10:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	1:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	1:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	7:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Saint-Étienne to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

50 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $38	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $23	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Saint-Étienne and Lyon?

Stops in Saint-Étienne

A
Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux
24 rue Constant Milleret, 42000 Saint-Etienne, France
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B
Saint Etienne - Arrêt de Autobus
2 Espl. de France, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France
C
Saint Etienne
Boulevard des Mineurs, 42100 Saint-Étienne, France
D
Saint-Etienne (Parking Abribus)
4 Rue Constant Milleret, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France

Stops in Lyon

A
Lyon Airport
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B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Saint-Étienne to Lyon by bus

What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Lyon?
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Lyon is around 50 km (31 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Saint-Étienne to Lyon?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux, in Saint-Étienne, and end it at Lyon Airport, in Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$9

11-21

$9

Today

$9

11-23

$7

11-24

$7

11-25

$7

11-26

$7

11-27

$7

The cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Saint-Étienne to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $22 for a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.