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How to get fromSaint-Étienne to Châteaurouxby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Châteauroux by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roannetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Roanne to Vierzon Villetrain train
    3. Take the train from Vierzon Ville to Chateaurouxtrain train Ter
    6h
    €78–123

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrandbus bus X18
    2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Montlucon - Villetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Champ de Foirebus bus B12
    4. Take the bus from Place de la Résistance to Gare Routièrebus bus F
    8h 38m
    €42–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Thiers Ouest - Plateforme Multimodalebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thiers to Bourgesbus bus 724
    3. Take the bus from Prado to Gare Routièrebus bus V
    8h 15m
    €43–60

  4. Drive  312.9 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Châteaurouxcar car 312.9 km
    3h 48m
    €60–86

Saint-Étienne to Châteauroux by train

Calendar50Weekly Trains
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.5 km
  • Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Chateauroux via Roanne and Vierzon Ville in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Gare Routière via Thiers Ouest - Plateforme Multimodale, Thiers, Bourges, and Prado in around 8h 15m.

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