There are 7 ways to get from Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Tgv
3h 51m€98–163Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Saint-Étienne469.8 km
6h 15m€33–34Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 33m€36–87Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
4h 31m€131–327Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saint-Étiennebus 747
10h 13m€43–73Drive 470.8 km
- Drive from Paris to Saint-Étiennecar 470.8 km
5h 22m€73–105Fly Paris Orly Airport to Le Puy – Loudes Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Le Puy – Loudes Airport (LPY)plane ORY - LPY
- Take the train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne Carnottrain
6h 26m€648–944
Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne by subway and train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne is to rideshare which costs €33 - €34 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €95 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Île-de-France station to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Île-de-France and Saint-Étienne is 489 km. The road distance is 470.8 km.
The best way to get from Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €95 - €170.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.
Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Île-de-France, France and Saint-Étienne, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Etienne Chateaucreux every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–160 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Châtelet to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Bercy, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Nantes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–360
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Le Puy – Loudes Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €600–900
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Puy En Velay to St Etienne Carnot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Paris to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €33–34
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Yes, the driving distance between Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Île-de-France to Saint-Étienne.
There are 881+ hotels available in Saint-Étienne.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Île-de-France and Saint-Étienne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






















