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Bologna to Saint-Etienne

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Bologna, Italy → Saint-Etienne, France

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Ten ways to Travel from Bologna to Saint-Etienne

Composite routes from Bologna to Saint-Etienne

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Other

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.71–$88.93
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Saint-Étienne
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.70

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.82–$76.23
Bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Saint-Étienne
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.07–$17.79

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Milan Lampugnano M1 to Saint
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.60–$36.84

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.68–$38.11

Lirosi Linee

Phone:
0966 57552
Website:
lirosilinee.com
Bus from Bologna to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.06–$21.60

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.70–$26.68
Train from Lyon Perrache to St
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07–$25.41

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.60–$53.36
Train from Geneve to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.38–$82.58

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$101.63
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$69.87
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.43–$35.57

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$82.58
Train from Bologna Centrale to Torino
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.03–$107.99
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.79–$69.87
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.87–$82.58

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.55–$63.52
Train from Bologna Centrale to Torino
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$88.93
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$41.92–$54.63

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milan
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.70–$19.06
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$6.99

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.09–$393.83

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.45–$952.82
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.16–$698.74

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$228.68–$495.47

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.16–$406.54

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$381.13–$698.74

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$55.90–$279.49

Twin Jet

Website:
twinjet.fr/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$444.65–$698.74
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$317.61–$571.69

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$120.69–$317.61

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$107.99–$393.83

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Saint-Étienne is to bus via Milan which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Saint-Étienne is to fly and train which takes 6h 13m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Milan Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

How far is it from Bologna to Saint-Étienne?

The distance between Bologna and Saint-Étienne is 717 km. The road distance is 678.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $51.09 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Bologna to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.

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

Bologna to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

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

Bologna to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Saint-Étienne?

The best way to get from Bologna to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $51.09 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $86.96 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Bologna to Saint-Étienne bus arrive?

Bologna to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Bologna to Saint-Étienne train arrive?

Bologna to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milan Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Saint-Étienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Saint-Étienne is 678 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Bologna to Saint-Étienne.

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

Book your Bologna to Saint-Étienne train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bologna to Saint-Étienne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saint-Étienne?

There are 750+ hotels available in Saint-Étienne. Prices start at $51.96 per night.
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