How far is Besançon from Saint-Étienne?

The distance between the two cities is 147 miles (237 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Besançon to Saint-Étienne leave from Gare de la Viotte and arrive at Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Besançon to Saint-Étienne from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Besançon to Saint-Étienne on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:10pm	Besançon - Parking relais Micropolis	6h 5m	8:15pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
12:55pm	Besançon - Parking relais Micropolis	7h 20m	8:15pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
9:10am	Gare de la Viotte	6h 45m	3:55pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
11:59pm	Av. du Maréchal Foch	16h 46m	4:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
11:59pm	Av. du Maréchal Foch	16h 46m	4:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Besançon 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 3 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

147 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $44	Average Duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $118	Average Duration4h 19m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $27	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,232 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

3.5/511,099 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 Besançon and Saint-Étienne?

Stops in Besançon

A - Gare de la Viotte

B - Besançon - Rue de Châtillon

C - Besançon

D - Besançon - Parking relais Micropolis

E - La Comtoise

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)

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

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