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

The cheapest way to get from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Loire Valley and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct bus from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Centre 2 - Montsoreau and arriving at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade and Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Loire Valley and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct train from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Saumur and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via St Pierre Des Corps, Massy Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne?

The distance between Loire Valley and Saint-Étienne is 775 km. The road distance is 490.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train via Antony which takes 6h 15m and costs €140 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.

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

Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, depart from Gare routière Balzac station.

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

Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saumur station.

Train or bus from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne?

The best way to get from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne is to train via Antony which takes 6h 15m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne bus arrive?

Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by Aléop en Maine-et-Loire, arrive at Gare Routière et SNCF station.

Where does the Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne train arrive?

Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Pierre Des Corps station.

Can I drive from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne.

Where can I stay near Saint-Étienne?

There are 882+ hotels available in Saint-Étienne.

Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Antony
best
1. Take the train from Saumur to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Ter
2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
6h 15m
€149–296
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare routière Balzac to Gare Routière et SNCFbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Angers - Bus Station Esplanade to Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
12h 17m
€50–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saumur to Moulins Sur Alliertrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the bus from Moulins to Saint-Étiennebus 747
10h 46m
€76–145
Drive 490.2 km
1. Drive from Loire Valley to Saint-Étiennecar 490.2 km
5h 3m
€76–109
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Saumur to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 32m
€114–281
Train
1. Take the train from Saumur to Roannetrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Roanne to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
8h 36m
€87–173

Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne by foot and bus

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Distance: 775.3 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Loire Valley, France and Saint-Étienne, France?

You can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Saumur, St Pierre Des Corps, Massy Tgv, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Loire Valley to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Centre 2 - Montsoreau, Gare routière Pôle Balzac U - SAUMUR, Gare routière Balzac, Angers - Bus Station Esplanade, and Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station in around 12h 17m.

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