There are 5 ways to get from Retournac to Saint-Étienne by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Retournac to St Etienne Carnottrain Ter
49 min€8–17Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Retournac to Saint-Étienne50.7 km
1h 3m€4Bus
- Take the bus from Retournac to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routierebus Autocar
1h 34m€11–16Drive 50.1 km
- Drive from Retournac to Saint-Étiennecar 50.1 km
44 min€8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Retournac to Saint-Étiennetaxi 50.1 km
44 min€140–170
Retournac to Saint-Étienne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retournac to Saint-Étienne is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Retournac to Saint-Étienne is to drive which takes 44 min and costs €7 - €12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Retournac and arriving at Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Retournac and arriving at St Etienne Carnot. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Retournac and Saint-Étienne is 51 km. The road distance is 50.1 km.
The best way to get from Retournac to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs €8 - €17.
The train from Retournac to St Etienne Carnot takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Retournac to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Retournac station.
Retournac to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Retournac station.
The best way to get from Retournac to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 49 min and costs €8 - €17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Retournac, France and Saint-Étienne, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Retournac to St Etienne Carnot hourly. Tickets cost €8–17 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, SNCF Bus operates a bus from Retournac to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere twice daily. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Retournac to St Etienne Carnot
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Retournac to Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Retournac to Saint-Étienne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- €140–170
JP Taxi
- Phone
- +33 6 09 59 08 14
- Website
- jp-taxi.fr
Ravoux Nadine
- Phone
- +33 4 71 09 02 55
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More Questions & Answers
Retournac to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere station.
Retournac to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Carnot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retournac to Saint-Étienne is 50 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Retournac to Saint-Étienne.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Retournac and Saint-Étienne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









