What is the travel distance from Saint-Étienne to Grenoble?

About 67 miles (108 km) separate Saint-Étienne and Grenoble.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Saint-Étienne to Grenoble start their journey at Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux and wind up at Gare de Grenoble. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Grenoble?

Once in Grenoble, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chateau De La Commanderie - Spa, Museum of Grenoble, Le Magasin, Musée de Grenoble and The Resistance and Deportation Museum.

Bus Saint-Étienne to Grenoble from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Grenoble on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 50m	7:10pm	Gare de Grenoble	Cheapest
	Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 40m	7:00pm	31 Avenue des Martyrs	Fastest

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Grenoble on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 40m	7:00pm	31 Avenue des Martyrs	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Grenoble on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 40m	7:00pm	31 Avenue des Martyrs	Cheapest
	Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 35m	5:10pm	Gare de Grenoble	Fastest

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Grenoble on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	2h 35m	9:00pm	Gare de Grenoble	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 25m	4:10pm	Gare de Grenoble	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 35m	5:10pm	Gare de Grenoble	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 30m	6:05pm	31 Avenue des Martyrs	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 40m	7:00pm	31 Avenue des Martyrs	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Grenoble on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	2h 35m	9:00pm	Gare de Grenoble	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 25m	4:10pm	Gare de Grenoble	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 35m	5:10pm	Gare de Grenoble	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 30m	6:05pm	31 Avenue des Martyrs	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 40m	7:00pm	31 Avenue des Martyrs	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:31 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Saint-Étienne to Grenoble

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Grenoble. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

68 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $45	Average Duration3h 35m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $27	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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

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

Stops in Grenoble

A
Gare de Grenoble
Gare Routière de Grenoble, Quais 1 et 2, 1222 Rue Emile Gueymard, 38000 Grenoble, France
B
Condillac-Universités
1408-1430 Rue des Résidences, 38400 Saint-Martin-d'Hères, France
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C
Grenoble
73 Rue Général Mangin, 38100 Grenoble, France

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,157 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,439 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.

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

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

What is the travel distance from Saint-Étienne to Grenoble?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to Grenoble?
What are the best sights and things to do in Grenoble?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$19

11/24

$9

Today

$19

11/26

$11

11/27

$10

11/28

$10

11/29

$8

11/30

$9

The cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Grenoble was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $35 for a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Grenoble based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-29.