There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
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
3h 7m€20–42Bus
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
4h 4m€16–34Train, bus
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roannetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Roanne Gare Routiere to Paray Le Monialbus Autocar
3h 14m€25–42Drive 136.1 km
- Drive from Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monialcar 136.1 km
1h 43m€21–31Train
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paray Le Monialtrain Ter
3h 31m€30–65
Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial. However, there are services departing from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and arriving at Paray Le Monial via Roanne Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial. 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 3h 31m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Paray-le-Monial is 137 km. The road distance is 136.1 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial without a car is to train and bus via Roanne which takes 3h 7m and costs €20 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial, including transfers.
Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere station.
Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial 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 Paray-le-Monial is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €35 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Paray-le-Monial, France?
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Paray Le Monial via Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Paray Le Monial via Roanne Gare Routiere in around 4h 4m.
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
- €13–26
- 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 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
- 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 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
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 Paray-le-Monial bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Roanne Gare Routiere station.
Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial 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 Paray-le-Monial is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Paray-le-Monial.
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