Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Zurich

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Zurich by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via Dijon

    best
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    6h 11m
    CHF 100–161

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Le Clapier to Lyon Perrachetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    8h 20m
    CHF 35–61

  3. Drive  480.5 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Zurichcar car 480.5 km
    5h 16m
    CHF 93–134

  4. Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    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 Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane GVA - ZRH
    6h 8m
    CHF 142–380

  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 Genevetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    6h 55m
    CHF 118–191

  6. 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 Zurich Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N1149 / ...
    8h 44m
    CHF 39–62

  7. Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LYS - ZRH
    7h 15m
    CHF 118–287

  8. Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane plane LYS - SXB
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    6h 58m
    CHF 172–409

Saint-Étienne to Zurich by train

Calendar40Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 100Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Saint-Étienne to Zurich.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 577.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Zuerich Hb via Lyon Part Dieu and Dijon Ville in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Zurich Bus Station via Lyon in around 8h 44m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There