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How to get fromSaint-Étienne to Barcelonaby train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Barcelona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain train 9742
    6h 34m
    €91–138

  2. Bus via Valence

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus E03
    2. Take the bus from Valence - Central Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 42m
    €45–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Barcelonabus bus FlixBus N788 / ...
    9h 47m
    €55–93

  4. Drive  628.3 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonacar car 628.3 km
    6h 32m
    €119–172

  5. Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane LYS - BCN
    5h 38m
    €58–249

  6. Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane plane GVA - BCN
    8h 1m
    €74–256

Saint-Étienne to Barcelona by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 717.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Barcelona-Sants via Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Barcelona via Lyon in around 9h 47m.

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