There are 3 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Perrache to L'isle D'abeautrain Ter
1h 46m€15–32Drive 80.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeaucar 80.1 km
1h 10m€13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Vienne Gare Routierebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Petite Vitesse - Gare SNCF to Triforiumbus T37
2h 51m€16–23
Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs €12 - €18.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau. However, there are services departing from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and arriving at Triforium via Petite Vitesse - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux and arriving at L'isle D'abeau via Lyon Perrache. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and L'Isle-d'Abeau is 93 km. The road distance is 80.1 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €15 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau, including transfers.
Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere station.
Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau 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 L'Isle-d'Abeau is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs €15 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €23 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and L'Isle-d'Abeau, France?
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to L'isle D'abeau via Lyon Perrache in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Triforium via Vienne Gare Routiere and Petite Vitesse - Gare SNCF in around 2h 51m.
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 Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Perrache to L'isle D'abeau
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Vienne Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +33 820 08 38 38
- [email protected]
- Website
- Isère - Transisère
Bus from Petite Vitesse - Gare SNCF to Triforium
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- Isère - Transisère
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Vienne Gare Routiere station.
Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Perrache station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Saint-Étienne to L'Isle-d'Abeau.
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