What is the cheapest way to get from Tours to Saint-Étienne?

The cheapest way to get from Tours to Saint-Étienne is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tours to Saint-Étienne?

The fastest way to get from Tours to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €120 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Tours and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct bus from Tours to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Tours and arriving at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Tours and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct train from Tours to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Tours to Saint-Étienne?

The distance between Tours and Saint-Étienne is 698 km. The road distance is 440.9 km.

How do I travel from Tours to Saint-Étienne without a car?

The best way to get from Tours to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €120 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Tours to Saint-Étienne?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Tours to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tours to Saint-Étienne bus from?

Tours to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Tours station.

Where do I catch the Tours to Saint-Étienne train from?

Tours to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.

Train or bus from Tours to Saint-Étienne?

The best way to get from Tours to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Tours to Saint-Étienne bus arrive?

Tours to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Clermont-Ferrand station.

Where does the Tours to Saint-Étienne train arrive?

Tours to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Tours to Saint-Étienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Saint-Étienne is 441 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Tours to Saint-Étienne.

How do I get a train ticket from Tours to Saint-Étienne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Tours to Saint-Étienne?

Book your Tours to Saint-Étienne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saint-Étienne?

There are 857+ hotels available in Saint-Étienne.

Can I share a ride from Tours to Saint-Étienne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tours and Saint-Étienne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Tours to Saint-Étienne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Tours to Saint-Étienne by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
4h 1m
€121–205
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Tours to Saint-Étiennerideshare 439 km
5h 29m
€30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tours to Clermont-Ferrandbus 724
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 24m
€40–64
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
5h 30m
€170–428
Train via Roanne
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Roannetrain Intercités / ...
2. Take the train from Roanne to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
5h 20m
€79–134
Drive 440.9 km
1. Drive from Tours to Saint-Étiennecar 440.9 km
4h 37m
€71–102
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
6h 13m
€101–283

Tours to Saint-Étienne by train

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Distance: 697.8 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station in around 7h 24m.

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