The cheapest and fastest coaches from Saint-Étienne to Paris
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
8 h 20 m
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
411 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Saint-Étienne to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Étienne to Paris will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 8 buses that leave Saint-Étienne for Paris every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 411 km distance in an average of 8 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1727 · 51308:358h30Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière17:05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£201One-way1 change
FlixBus8:009h05Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF17:05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£201One-way0 changes
1717 · 580749:558h20Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière18:15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£311One-way1 change
7661 · 9476613:459h00Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière22:45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£351One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus17:459h30Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF3:15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£401One-way1 change
1717 · 580749:558h20Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière18:15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£311One-way1 change
1727 · 51308:358h30Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière17:05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£201One-way1 change
7661 · 9476613:459h00Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière22:45Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£351One-way1 change
FlixBus8:009h05Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF17:05Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£201One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus17:459h30Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF3:15Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)£401One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Saint-Étienne to Paris
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £82.
Distance: 411 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price | £196 Average Price |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Saint-Étienne to Paris bus times
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Étienne to Paris coaches for today, Saturday 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:00 Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 9h05 | 17:05 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 changesdirect | |
1727 · 5130 | 8:35 Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 8h30 | 17:05 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 12h05 | 21:05 Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 change | |
1717 · 58074 | 9:55 Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 8h20 | 18:15 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 change | |
7661 · 94766 | 13:45 Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière | 9h00 | 22:45 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:45 Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 9h30 | 3:15 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:45 Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF | 11h30 | 5:15 Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Saint-Étienne to Paris
Buses from Saint-Étienne to Paris run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 411 km distance in 7h 45m.
Distance 411 km |
Average bus duration 6h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 45m |
First bus 0:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 49 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Saint-Étienne to ParisYou can travel by bus between Saint-Étienne to Paris with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Saint-Étienne to Paris coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Étienne to Paris by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Saint-Étienne and Paris
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Bercy (in the station)
- Le Train Bleu (0.5 km)
- Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 24, 87 Metro: 6, 14 Train: RER A, RER D
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station)
- Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km)
- Chez Georges (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 73, 82, 244 Metro: 1 RER: C
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