There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Brioude by bus, train, 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 Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Le Puy En Velaybus Autocar
- Take the bus from Le Puy En Velay to Brioudebus Autocar
3h 28m€25–34Bus via Craponne-sur-Arzon
cheapest- Take the bus from Châteaucreux Gare Routiere to Croix Missionbus L13
- Take the bus from Place de la Croix de Mission to Gare SNCFbus H17
4h 2m€5Train
- Take the train from St Etienne Carnot to Le Puy En Velaytrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Puy En Velay to Brioudetrain Ter
3h 42m€28–47Drive 110.8 km
- Drive from Saint-Étienne to Brioudecar 110.8 km
1h 48m€18–26
Saint-Étienne to Brioude by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Brioude is to bus via Craponne-sur-Arzon which costs €6 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Brioude is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €17 - €26.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Brioude. However, there are services departing from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere and arriving at Brioude via Le Puy En Velay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Brioude. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Carnot and arriving at Brioude via Le Puy En Velay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Brioude is 143 km. The road distance is 110.8 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Brioude without a car is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €25 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Saint-Étienne to Brioude, including transfers.
Saint-Étienne to Brioude bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere station.
Saint-Étienne to Brioude train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Carnot station.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Brioude is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs €25 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Brioude, France?
You can take a bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Brioude via Le Puy En Velay in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Etienne Carnot to Brioude via Le Puy En Velay in around 3h 42m.
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 Carnot to Le Puy En Velay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Puy En Velay to Brioude
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Châteaucreux Gare Routiere to Croix Mission
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Place de la Croix de Mission to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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Booking & Getting There
Saint-Étienne to Brioude bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Saint-Étienne to Brioude train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Le Puy En Velay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Brioude is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Brioude.
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