There are 5 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Vichy by bus, train, rideshare, 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, train
best- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Clermont Ferrandbus Autocar
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain Ter / ...
2h 43m€35–52Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Étienne to Vichy130.6 km
2h 6m€9Train
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roannetrain Ter
- Take the train from Roanne to Vichytrain Ter
2h 44m€30–47Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrandbus X18
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain Ter / ...
2h 43m€27–40Drive 130.8 km
- Drive from Saint-Étienne to Vichycar 130.8 km
1h 47m€25–36
Saint-Étienne to Vichy by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Vichy is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Vichy is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Vichy. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux and arriving at Vichy via Roanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Vichy is 200 km. The road distance is 130.8 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Vichy without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 43m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Saint-Étienne to Vichy, including transfers.
Saint-Étienne to Vichy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Saint-Étienne to Vichy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Roanne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Vichy is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Vichy.
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What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Vichy, France?
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Vichy via Roanne in around 2h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Roanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Roanne to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Saint-Étienne to Vichy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Saint-Étienne and Vichy. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.