There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Saint-Étienne by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
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 Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
9h 42m€130–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Gare de Lyon-Perrachebus Rome / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 59m€58–134Drive 1,011.6 km
- Drive from Rome to Saint-Étiennecar 1,011.6 km
10h 10m€163–235Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FCO - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
5h 51m€85–259Train via Turin
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
10h 34m€130–235Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus Itabus
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Le Clapiertrain Ter
16h 34m€66–112Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FCO - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
8h 9m€95–281Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane FCO - TRN
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
9h 14m€69–266
Rome to Saint-Étienne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Saint-Étienne is to bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Saint-Étienne is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €80 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Rome and Saint-Étienne is 1085 km. The road distance is 1011.6 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs €130 - €210.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Rome to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.
Rome to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs €130 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 15h 59m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Saint-Étienne, France?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 15h 59m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Geneva International Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Gare de Lyon-Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–95
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Rome to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Gare de Lyon-Perrache station.
Rome to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Saint-Étienne is 1012 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Rome to Saint-Étienne.
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