What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Geneva?

It's about 161 km (100 miles) from Saint-Étienne to Geneva.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Saint-Étienne to Geneva?

Buses departing from Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux in Saint-Étienne will take you to Gare Routière Place Dorcière in Geneva.

Bus Saint-Étienne to Geneva from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Geneva on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Geneva on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 55m	5:30pm	Geneva Airport (GVA) Arrivals	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 55m	8:15pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Geneva on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 5m	1:15pm	Gare routière de Genève	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 55m	5:30pm	Geneva Airport (GVA) Arrivals	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 55m	8:15pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Geneva on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	SAINT ETIENNE	3h 15m	12:15pm	GENEVE	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 55m	8:15pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 55m	5:30pm	Geneva Airport (GVA) Arrivals	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Geneva on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 55m	5:30pm	Geneva Airport (GVA) Arrivals	Fastest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 55m	8:15pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Geneva on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	Cheapest
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	3h 55m	5:30pm	Geneva Airport (GVA) Arrivals	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 5m	1:15pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 55m	8:15pm	Gare routière de Genève	No tags

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Geneva on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:35pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	4h 20m	5:55pm	Gare routière de Genève	CheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from Saint-Étienne to Geneva

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Geneva. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

161 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$21 - $91	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $58	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Saint-Étienne and Geneva?

Stops in Saint-Étienne

A
Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux
24 rue Constant Milleret, 42000 Saint-Etienne, France
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B
Saint Etienne - Arrêt de Autobus
2 Espl. de France, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France
C
Saint Etienne
Boulevard des Mineurs, 42100 Saint-Étienne, France
D
Saint-Etienne (Parking Abribus)
4 Rue Constant Milleret, 42000 Saint-Étienne, France

Stops in Geneva

A
Gare Routière Place Dorcière
Place Dorcière 5, 1201 Saint-Gervais, Switzerland
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B
Genève Airport
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C
Stade de Geneve
Geneva,, Switzerland
D
Saint Julien en Genevois - Suisse
Route de Saint-Julien 302, 1258 Perly-Certoux, Switzerland
E
Gaillard - Suisse
Route Blanche 24, 1226 Thônex, Switzerland
F
Genève Champel
Genève Champel, Gare, 1206 Genf, Switzerland

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Staff4.2

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Cleanliness4.1

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

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ALSA

4.5/560,830 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Saint-Étienne to Geneva by bus

What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Geneva?
It's about 161 km (100 miles) from Saint-Étienne to Geneva.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Saint-Étienne to Geneva?
Buses departing from Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux in Saint-Étienne will take you to Gare Routière Place Dorcière in Geneva.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$41

11-24

$23

Today

$26

11-26

$40

11-27

$23

11-28

$24

11-29

$19

11-30

$28

The cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Geneva was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Saint-Étienne to Geneva, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $69 for a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Geneva based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually ALSA will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.