What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Nice?

Saint-Étienne and Nice are 185 miles (298 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Nice from Saint-Étienne, chances are that your bus will depart from Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive at Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Nice?

Once in Nice, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cours Saleya, Nice Cathedral, Palais Lascaris, Place Massena and Beach.

Bus Saint-Étienne to Nice from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Nice on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	10h 15m	11:50pm	Nice - Airport T1	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Nice on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	10h 15m	11:50pm	Nice - Airport T1	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Nice on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	10h 15m	11:50pm	Nice - Airport T1	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Nice on November 16
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	10h 15m	11:50pm	Nice - Airport T1	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: 11/06/2025 CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Saint-Étienne to Nice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nice. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

186 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $97	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$81 - $213	Average Duration6h 36m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $73	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,294 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,114 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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

Stops in Saint-Étienne

A - Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux

B - Saint Etienne - Arrêt de Autobus

C - Saint Etienne

D - Saint-Etienne (Parking Abribus)

Stops in Nice

A - Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur

B - Nice Airport

C - Avenue Félix Faure

D - Gare Routière de Nice - Paillon

E - Gare de Nice-Lindbergh

F - Nice (Gare internationale)

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

What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Nice?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to Nice?
What are the best sights and things to do in Nice?

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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Today

$38

11/14

$48

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$48

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$48

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The cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Nice was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $38

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 Nice, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $48 for a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Nice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $48 which is on 2025-11-16.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 15m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 36m	Avg Price$162	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 20m	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures16