How far is Paris from Saint-Étienne?

The distance between the two cities is 255 miles (412 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Paris to Saint-Étienne leave from Bercy Seine 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 Paris to Saint-Étienne from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Paris to Saint-Étienne on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:45pm	Bercy Seine	12h 15m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Paris to Saint-Étienne on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:45pm	Bercy Seine	12h 15m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Paris to Saint-Étienne on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	11h 25m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Cheapest
Bus	1:10pm	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	8h 20m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Bercy Seine	11h 55m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Bercy Seine	9h	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Bercy Seine	12h 15m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Saint-Étienne on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	11h 25m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Cheapest
Bus	1:10pm	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	8h 20m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Bercy Seine	10h 20m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Bercy Seine	9h	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Bercy Seine	12h 15m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Saint-Étienne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	11h 25m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Cheapest
Bus	1:10pm	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	8h 20m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Bercy Seine	10h 20m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Bercy Seine	9h	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Bercy Seine	12h 15m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Saint-Étienne on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Bercy Seine	9h	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Cheapest
Bus	1:10pm	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	8h 20m	9:30pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Bercy Seine	10h 20m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	11:45pm	Bercy Seine	12h 15m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Paris - Orly Airport (ORY), P5 parking	11h 25m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

Next departures for Paris 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	9:05am	Bercy Seine	10h 20m	7:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	CheapestFastest
	Bus	11:45pm	Bercy Seine	12h 15m	12:00pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Paris 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 5 hours and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

254 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $173	Average Duration10h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $85	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 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

3.5/511,135 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 Paris and Saint-Étienne?

Stops in Paris

A - Bercy Seine

B - Massy

C - Charles de Gaulle Airport

D - Porte Maillot

E - Orly Airport

F - Paris (Pont de Levallois)

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 Paris to Saint-Étienne by bus

How far is Paris from Saint-Étienne?
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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

$29

11/17

$18

Today

$63

11/19

$66

11/20

$23

11/21

$25

11/22

$23

11/23

$47

The cheapest trip from Paris to Saint-Étienne was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $79 for a bus ticket from Paris to Saint-Étienne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-20.