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Wed16 Jul
Today17 Jul
from US$6
Tomorrow18 Jul
from US$5
Sat19 Jul
from US$5
Sun20 Jul
from US$6
Mon21 Jul
from US$5
Tue22 Jul
from US$5
Wed23 Jul
from US$5

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Saint-Étienne
    Departure location: Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    Arrival time: 17 July at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Saint-Étienne
    Departure location: Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    Arrival time: 17 July at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Saint-Étienne
    Departure location: Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    Arrival time: 17 July at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Saint-Étienne
    Departure location: Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    Arrival time: 17 July at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Aéroport LYS
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: Saint-Étienne
    Departure location: Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    Arrival time: 17 July at
    Destination city: Lyon
    Destination location: Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Saint-Étienne to Lyon

Bus
Average priceUS$5 - US$62Average duration1h
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$17 - US$18Average duration55m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$4 - US$46Average duration50m
2kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Saint-Étienne to Lyon

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 US$4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23carpool per day
50mAverage duration
US$4Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Saint-Étienne to Lyon: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$8
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure05:40
Distance30 miles
Latest bus departure18:25

Saint-Étienne to Lyon Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Saint-Étienne - Lyon

  1. What's the distance between Saint-Étienne and Lyon by coach?

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

  2. What is the best way to go from Saint-Étienne to Lyon without a car?

    You can travel to Lyon from Saint-Étienne by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
15/07
US$5
16/07
US$5
Today
US$4
18/07
US$3
19/07
US$3
20/07
US$5
21/07
US$3
22/07
US$3
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Lyon was searched and found on 21 Jul 2025 with a price of US$3

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 US$3 to US$15 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 US$3, which is on 2025-07-21.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Saint-Étienne to Lyon.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Saint-Étienne to Lyon, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Saint-Étienne to Lyon.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

What's the cheapest way to go from Saint-Étienne to Lyon?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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