What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Madrid?

About 536 miles (865 km) separate Saint-Étienne and Madrid.

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

If you're headed to Madrid from Saint-Étienne, chances are that your bus will leave from Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive at Estación Sur. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Madrid?

Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Reina Sofia Museum, Prado Museum, Puerta del Sol, Lazaro Galdiano Museum and Faro de Moncloa.

Bus Saint-Étienne to Madrid from $53 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Saint-Étienne to Madrid on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:20pm	Gare SNCF de St-Étienne Châteaucreux	22h 45m	2:05pm	Estación Sur	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 1:51 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Saint-Étienne to Madrid

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 19 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

19h 40mAverage Duration

536 milesDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $216	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$120 - $120	Average Duration13h 30m	CO₂ emissions 36kg CO₂e

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

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 Madrid

A
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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B
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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C
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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D
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 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

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

ALSA

4.5/560,830 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

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

What is the distance between Saint-Étienne and Madrid?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Saint-Étienne to Madrid?
What are the best sights and things to do in Madrid?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$89

11/25

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Today

$88

11/27

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11/28

$63

11/29

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11/30

$54

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The cheapest trip from Saint-Étienne to Madrid was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $54

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 Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $54 to $95 for a bus ticket from Saint-Étienne to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-11-30.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus 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.