How far is Saint-Étienne from Lyon by coach?

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

Is there a way to reach Saint-Étienne from Lyon without a car?

You can travel to Saint-Étienne from Lyon by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Lyon to Saint-Étienne from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lyon to Saint-Étienne on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	50m	21:30	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:15	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	19:25	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	15:00	Perrache	55m	15:55	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	18:35	Perrache	1h	19:35	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	21:40	Perrache	55m	22:35	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Saint-Étienne on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	11:40	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	15:00	Perrache	55m	15:55	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:35	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	18:35	Perrache	1h	19:35	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Saint-Étienne on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	11:40	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Cheapest
Bus	11:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Fastest
Bus	18:15	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	19:25	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	23:10	Perrache	1h	00:10	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	10:20	Aéroport LYS	1h 40m	12:00	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Saint-Étienne on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	11:40	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	15:00	Perrache	55m	15:55	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	18:15	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	19:25	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	23:10	Perrache	1h	00:10	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Saint-Étienne on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	50m	21:30	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Fastest
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	11:40	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	15:00	Perrache	55m	15:55	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	18:15	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	19:25	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Saint-Étienne on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Cheapest
Bus	20:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	50m	21:30	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Fastest
Bus	10:30	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	1h 10m	11:40	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	15:00	Perrache	55m	15:55	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:35	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures from Lyon to Saint-Étienne on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	50m	21:30	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:05	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:00	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	15:00	Perrache	55m	15:55	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:40	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	55m	12:35	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	18:35	Perrache	1h	19:35	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Lyon to Saint-Étienne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Saint-Étienne. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £3, 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£5 - £49	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £16	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 travelling by bus from Lyon to Saint-Étienne

How far is Saint-Étienne from Lyon by coach?
The distance between Lyon and Saint-Étienne by coach is approximately 31 miles (50 km).
Is there a way to reach Saint-Étienne from Lyon without a car?
You can travel to Saint-Étienne from Lyon by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£4

22/11

£4

Today

£4

24/11

£4

25/11

£6

26/11

£4

27/11

£4

28/11

£4

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Saint-Étienne was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

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 £4 to £12 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 £4, which is on 2025-11-24.

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.