What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne is to bus which costs €16 - €28 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Saint-Étienne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva - Bus Station station and arriving at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Geneva to Saint-Étienne?

The distance between Geneva and Saint-Étienne is 208 km. The road distance is 208 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Saint-Étienne without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne without a car is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €16 - €28.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne?

The bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop takes 3h 30m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Saint-Étienne bus from?

Geneva to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Saint-Étienne train from?

Geneva to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Saint-Étienne?

The best way to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne is to bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €16 - €28. Alternatively, you can train via Bellegarde, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Geneva to Saint-Étienne bus arrive?

Geneva to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Where does the Geneva to Saint-Étienne train arrive?

Geneva to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellegarde-sur-Valserine station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Saint-Étienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Saint-Étienne is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Geneva to Saint-Étienne.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Saint-Étienne?

Book your Geneva to Saint-Étienne train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Saint-Étienne?

Book your Geneva to Saint-Étienne bus tickets online with Omio, 12go.asia and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saint-Étienne?

There are 465+ hotels available in Saint-Étienne.

Geneva to Saint-Étienne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne by bus, train (TGV), car, plane, or train

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best
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 30m
€16–28
Train via Bellegarde
1. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
3h 40m
€45–75
Drive 208 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Saint-Étiennecar 208 km
2h 20m
€44–63
Fly, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
2h 29m
€131–256
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 31m
€16–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Le Clapiertrain Ter
3h 44m
€21–33
Train
1. Take the train from St Julien En Genevois to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
4h 36m
€48–81

Geneva to Saint-Étienne by bus

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Distance: 208.1 km
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Saint-Étienne, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 40m.

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