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

The cheapest way to get from Irun to Saint-Étienne is to bus via Bayonne which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irun to Saint-Étienne is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs €95 - €330.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hendaye and arriving at Saint-Étienne. Services depart once daily, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Irun to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Hendaye and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Massy Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Irun to Saint-Étienne?

The distance between Irun and Saint-Étienne is 1247 km. The road distance is 723.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Irun to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €240 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Irun to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.

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

Irun to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hendaye station.

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

Irun to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Hendaye station.

Train or bus from Irun to Saint-Étienne?

The best way to get from Irun to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €240 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Irun to Saint-Étienne bus arrive?

Irun to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saint-Étienne station.

Where does the Irun to Saint-Étienne train arrive?

Irun to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Massy Tgv station.

Can I drive from Irun to Saint-Étienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Irun to Saint-Étienne is 724 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Irun to Saint-Étienne.

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

Book your Irun to Saint-Étienne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saint-Étienne?

There are 465+ hotels available in Saint-Étienne.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
8h 12m
€243–374
Bus via Bayonne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 59m
€58–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hendaye to Saint-Étiennebus FlixBus N1157
9h 45m
€65–100
Drive 723.7 km
1. Drive from Irun to Saint-Étiennecar 723.7 km
7h
€136–197
Fly from San Sebastián Airport, train
1. Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EAS - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
6h 44m
€158–368
Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, train
1. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
4h 34m
€99–328
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 30m
€109–236

Irun to Saint-Étienne by train

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,247 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Irun, Spain and Saint-Étienne, France?

You can take a train from Hendaye to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Massy Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hendaye to Saint-Étienne once daily. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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