What is the travel distance from Lyon to Saint-Étienne?

About 31 miles (50 km) separate Lyon and Saint-Étienne.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Saint-Étienne?

The majority of buses traveling from Lyon to Saint-Étienne start their journey at Lyon Airport and wind up at Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Lyon to Saint-Étienne from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Saint-Étienne on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	50m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:35pm	Perrache	1h	7:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Perrache	55m	10:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Saint-Étienne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	50m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Perrache	55m	3:55pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Perrache	1h	7:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Saint-Étienne on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Cheapest
Bus	8:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	50m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Fastest
Bus	11:40am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Perrache	55m	3:55pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Saint-Étienne on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	11:40am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Perrache	55m	3:55pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:40am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	6:35pm	Perrache	1h	7:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Saint-Étienne on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	11:40am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Cheapest
Bus	11:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Perrache	1h	12:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Aéroport LYS	1h 40m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Saint-Étienne on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	11:40am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Perrache	55m	3:55pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Perrache	1h	12:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures for Lyon to Saint-Étienne on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Cheapest
Bus	8:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	50m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Fastest
Bus	10:30am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	11:40am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	3:00pm	Perrache	55m	3:55pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Saint-Étienne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Saint-Étienne. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

31 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $62	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $21	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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

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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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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Saint-Étienne by bus

What is the travel distance from Lyon to Saint-Étienne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Saint-Étienne?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$9

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$5

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Saint-Étienne was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $15 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Saint-Étienne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.