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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €10.
Distance: 49 km
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€13 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 19m Average total duration Fastest 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to Travel from Saint Etienne to Lyon?
Buses and trains are very affordable transportation solutions for travel from Saint Etienne to Lyon, France. The distance between Saint Etienne and Lyon is less than 40 miles, and, with up to four trains hourly, the quickest journey times are around 40 minutes. Bus services run more infrequently and are operated by BlaBlaCar
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from Saint Etienne to Lyon?
BlaBlaCar offers the cheapest way to get to Lyon, and the speediest journey time is 40 minutes, depending on traffic. Some of these direct services arrive into central Lyon, while others arrive at Oullins or Chasseu. That said, the frequency of rail services, and discount price points, can make travel by train the most desirable solution for many passengers.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from Saint Etienne to Lyon?
It's possible to travel to Lyon in around 40 minutes by either bus or train, however, rail services are more frequent and have the benefit of not being traffic-dependent. Rail services operate every day of the week and are often scheduled three to four times per hour, with reliable departures and travel times. Trains arrive into Perrache or Part Dieu railway stations in Lyon.
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Travel from Saint Etienne to Lyon By Train
All trains to Lyon are direct and depart from Chateaucreux railway station. Chateaucreux is the town's main station and is within walking distance of the centre. Local bus services drop off at the train station, and bike racks are available for cyclists. All rail services are operated by SNCF, with TGR, TER, and TGV INUI trains running on the route. Rail tickets are available at a range of prices, however, all are affordable. Trains arrive at either Part Dieu or Perrache stations in Lyon. Part Dieu is the main rail station and is located in the city's business district. Passengers arriving at Part Dieu can travel onwards via the Lyon Metro or local trams. High-speed rail links are available from Part Dieu for national and international destinations. Perrache station is closer to the city centre and onward transport solutions include trams, buses, and Metro. Travellers with limited mobility will need to call ahead to arrange assistance at Perrache railway station.
Travel from Saint Etienne to Lyon by Bus
SNCF runs infrequent bus services between Saint Etienne and Lyon for about the same price as a train ticket. However, BlaBlaCar, a fairly new travel solution that provides carpool and bus service, runs daily. Their services depart from various locations in Saint Etienne, including Rond Point Square, Franklin Roosevelt, Rue Gambetta, and La Place de la Liberte in Saint Chamond. The longest journey time is one hour, although most BlaBlaCar services take just over 40 minutes. Arrival points in Lyon include the Gare Oullins, Avenue Berthelot, and Grange Blanche. It takes about seven minutes to get from Gare Oullins to Lyon city centre, and the quickest way to travel is by metro. Avenue Berthelot is almost two miles from Lyon city centre, and it will take you just over 30 minutes to walk, but the metro is nearby, and journeys take about 20 minutes. Grange Blanche is a metro station just over two miles from Lyon town centre. Using BlaBlaCar is the most affordable way to travel between Saint Etienne and Lyon.
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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Lyon:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Lyon costing on average €10.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar, Stas to go to Lyon by bus.
- 18 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, SNCF | Autocar.
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