There are 6 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Charolles by train, bus, train (TGV), 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, bus via Roanne
best- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Coteautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Le Coteau to Paray-le-Monialbus X13
4h 21m€22–48Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Roanne Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Roanne Gare Routiere to Paray Le Monialbus Autocar
5h 18m€16–37Train
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paray Le Monialtrain Ter
4h 45m€32–71Drive 138.5 km
- Drive from Saint-Étienne to Charollescar 138.5 km
1h 48m€22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roannetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Roanne Gare Routiere to Paray Le Monialbus Autocar
4h 28m€25–45Train, bus via Chauffailles Gambetta
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roannetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gambettabus L25
- Take the bus from Chauffailles Gambetta to Charollesbus
5h 3m€24–40
Saint-Étienne to Charolles by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Charolles is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Charolles is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Charolles. However, there are services departing from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and arriving at Charolles via Roanne Gare Routiere and Paray Le Monial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Charolles. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux and arriving at Paray Le Monial via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Charolles is 151 km. The road distance is 138.5 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Charolles without a car is to train and bus via Roanne which takes 4h 21m and costs €22 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Saint-Étienne to Charolles, including transfers.
Saint-Étienne to Charolles bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere station.
Saint-Étienne to Charolles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Charolles is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 5h 18m.
What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Charolles, France?
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Charolles via Lyon Part Dieu, Paray Le Monial, and Paray Le Monial in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Charolles via Roanne Gare Routiere and Paray Le Monial in around 5h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Coteau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paray Le Monial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Le Coteau to Paray-le-Monial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Le Coteau to Paray-le-Monial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Roanne Gare Routiere to Paray Le Monial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Chauffailles Gambetta to Charolles
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Roanne Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Roanne Gare Routiere to Paray Le Monial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Gambetta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Roanne Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Étienne to Charolles bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Roanne Gare Routiere station.
Saint-Étienne to Charolles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Charolles is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Charolles.
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