What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Geneva?

Saint-Étienne and Geneva are 100 miles (161 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to Geneva?

If you're headed to Geneva from Saint-Étienne, chances are that your bus will depart from Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive at Gare Routière Place Dorcière. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Saint-Étienne to Geneva from $13 | 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 the good way to reach Geneva. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

100 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $63	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $40	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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FlixBus

3.5/511,441 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,160 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,827 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

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

What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Geneva?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to 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

$29

11/24

$16

Today

$18

11/26

$28

11/27

$16

11/28

$16

11/29

$13

11/30

$19

The cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Geneva was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $13

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 $13 to $48 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 $13 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.