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How to get fromGeneva to Saint-Étienneby bus, train (TGV), car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne by bus, train (TGV), car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus via Lyon

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    1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    3h 31m
    €15–27

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain train Ter
    3h 40m
    €42–74

  3. Drive  208 km

    1. Drive from Geneva to Saint-Étiennecar car 208 km
    2h 20m
    €38–54

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane GVA - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain train
    2h 29m
    €123–256

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Geneva to Saint-Étiennebus bus FlixBus 736 / ...
    3h 40m
    €16–30

Geneva to Saint-Étienne by bus

Calendar149Weekly Buses
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 3h 31m. 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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