What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Lyon?

The distance separating Saint-Étienne and Lyon is 31 miles (50 km).

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

If you're headed to Lyon from Saint-Étienne, chances are that your bus will leave from Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive at Lyon Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Lyon, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Aquarium Grand Lyon, Boat Trips, Musée d’Art Contemporain, Walk along the Rhône and Opéra de Lyon.

Bus Saint-Étienne to Lyon from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 10m	10:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 40m	3:15pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 10m	10:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	5:40pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:40pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 10m	10:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	9:55am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 10m	10:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	1:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	1:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	6:25pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	7:20pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Lyon on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	1:45pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	55m	2:30pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 10m	10:20am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:55am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h	6:55am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	1h 20m	4:40pm	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Saint-Étienne to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

31 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $26	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $18	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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

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 Lyon

A
Lyon Airport
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B
Perrache
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
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C
Lyon
8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
D
Quai de Saoune
4 Cours de Verdun Rambaud, 69002 Lyon, France
E
Villeurbanne INSA
20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
F
Les Charrières
Les Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Saint-Étienne to Lyon by bus

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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

11/23

$9

11/24

$5

Today

$5

11/26

$5

11/27

$5

11/28

$5

11/29

$5

11/30

$5

The cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $5

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 Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $15 for a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-30.