What is the distance between Montpellier and Saint-Étienne?

Montpellier and Saint-Étienne are 130 miles (209 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Saint-Étienne from Montpellier, chances are that your bus will depart from Sabines and arrive at Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Montpellier to Saint-Étienne from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Montpellier to Saint-Étienne on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:50pm	Montpellier	5h 40m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Montpellier to Saint-Étienne on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:50pm	Montpellier	5h 40m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Montpellier to Saint-Étienne on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:50pm	Montpellier	5h 40m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Montpellier to Saint-Étienne on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:50pm	Montpellier	5h 40m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Montpellier to Saint-Étienne on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:10am	Montpellier	10h 50m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:54 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Montpellier 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 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

130 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $57	Average Duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $45	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/511,142 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 Montpellier and Saint-Étienne?

Stops in Montpellier

A - Sabines

B - 791 Avenue du Colonel André Pavelet dit Villars

C - Odysseum

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 Montpellier to Saint-Étienne by bus

What is the distance between Montpellier and Saint-Étienne?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Montpellier 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

11/17

$37

11/18

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Today

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11/20

$17

11/21

$24

11/22

$17

11/23

$29

11/24

$41

The cheapest trip from Montpellier to Saint-Étienne was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $17

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

You can expect to pay from $17 to $41 for a bus ticket from Montpellier to Saint-Étienne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-20.