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How to get fromSaint-Étienne to Samoënsby train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Samoëns by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus Y02
    6h 3m
    €50–87

  2. Bus via Lyon

    cheapest
    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 - Gerland Bus Station to Clusesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    7h 6m
    €21–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to Sallanchesbus bus 779
    6h 7m
    €27–42

  4. Drive  248.1 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Samoënscar car 248.1 km
    2h 50m
    €40–57

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bellegardetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Cluses 74train train Ter
    7h
    €50–88

Saint-Étienne to Samoëns by train and bus

Calendar63Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Saint-Étienne to Sallanches 3 times a week. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Gare Routiere via Lyon Part Dieu, Bellegarde, Cluses 74, and Gare Routiere in around 7h.

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