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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Saint-Étienne is to bus and train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Saint-Étienne is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €80 - €120.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Zurich to Saint-Étienne?

The distance between Zurich and Saint-Étienne is 577 km. The road distance is 479.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €130 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Zurich to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.

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

Zurich to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

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

Zurich to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Saint-Étienne?

The best way to get from Zurich to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €130 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 8h 4m.

Where does the Zurich to Saint-Étienne bus arrive?

Zurich to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Zurich to Saint-Étienne train arrive?

Zurich to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Saint-Étienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Saint-Étienne is 480 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Zurich to Saint-Étienne.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Saint-Étienne?

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Zurich to Saint-Étienne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
6h 23m
€133–280
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
7h 28m
€42–65
Drive 479.7 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Saint-Étiennecar 479.7 km
5h 11m
€83–120
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 14m
€115–299
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
7h 8m
€139–391
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 4m
€42–75
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
6h 50m
€148–400

Zurich to Saint-Étienne by train

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Distance: 577.4 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 8h 4m.

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