There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand by bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrandbus X18
1h 55m€12–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand143.9 km
1h 56m€9Train
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roannetrain Ter
- Take the train from Roanne to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
3h 15m€35–72Drive 144.2 km
- Drive from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrandcar 144.2 km
1h 30m€23–32
Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs €22 - €35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière and arriving at Clermont-Ferrand. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux and arriving at Clermont Ferrand via Roanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Clermont-Ferrand is 147 km. The road distance is 144.2 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs €12 - €35.
The bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrand takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.
Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Express, depart from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière station.
Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs €12 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Clermont-Ferrand, France?
REGION - cars Région Express operates a bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrand hourly. Tickets cost €16–24 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Clermont Ferrand via Roanne in around 3h 15m.
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 Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Roanne to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Express, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand station.
Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Roanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saint-Étienne and Clermont-Ferrand. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.