What is the distance between Nice and Saint-Étienne?

About 185 miles (298 km) separate Nice and Saint-Étienne.

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

If you're headed to Saint-Étienne from Nice, chances are that your bus will leave from Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur and arrive at Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Nice to Saint-Étienne on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Nice - Airport T1	13h 40m	10:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Nice - Airport T1	13h 15m	8:15pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	9:15pm	Nice - Airport T1	1d	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nice - Airport T1	13h 40m	10:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Nice - Airport T1	9h 45m	4:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Nice 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 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

186 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$30 - $97	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$41 - $73	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 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.

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

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

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)

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 Nice to Saint-Étienne by bus

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

11/16

$48

11/17

No data

Today

$39

11/19

$34

11/20

$31

11/21

$29

11/22

$31

11/23

$29

The cheapest trip from Nice to Saint-Étienne was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $48 for a bus ticket from Nice to Saint-Étienne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-11-23.