There are 8 ways to get from Reims to Saint-Étienne by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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 Reims to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Tgv
4h 53m€118–181Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Reims to Saint-Étienne515.6 km
6h 31m€35Bus
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lyonbus Ski74
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 33m€39–69Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- 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
5h 16m€142–361Train via Dijon
- Take the train from Reims to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
6h 36m€94–169Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 22m€45–79Drive 516.4 km
- Drive from Reims to Saint-Étiennecar 516.4 km
5h 41m€82–118Train, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, bus
- Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane CDG - CFE
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routièrebus
6h 30m€298–824
Reims to Saint-Étienne by train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reims to Saint-Étienne is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Reims to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €110 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Reims to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV and arriving at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Reims to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Reims and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Reims and Saint-Étienne is 633 km. The road distance is 516.4 km.
The best way to get from Reims to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Reims to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.
Reims to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV station.
Reims to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Reims station.
The best way to get from Reims to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Reims, France and Saint-Étienne, France?
You can take a train from Reims to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Paris Gare De Lyon in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Reims to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Champagne-Ardenne, Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–750
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Reims to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne-Ardenne TGV to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Reims to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Reims to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Reims to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reims to Saint-Étienne is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Reims to Saint-Étienne.
Book your Reims to Saint-Étienne train tickets online with Omio.
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There are 858+ hotels available in Saint-Étienne.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reims and Saint-Étienne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







