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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, while a flight costs an average of £371.
Distance: 602 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£71 Average Price | £371 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £148 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 43m Average total duration 12h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Saint-Étienne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Saint-Étienne:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Saint-Étienne costing on average £71.
A coach is £341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Saint-Étienne costing on average £371.
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Coach takes on average 12h 43m.
The journey is about 2h 56m faster (4h 35m by train vs 7h 31m by car) and roughly £78 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£71 vs £148). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Saint-Étienne from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Brussels to Saint-Étienne is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Saint-Étienne are Lyon, Vienne, Le Puy-en-Velay, Valence and Clermont-Ferrand. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Saint-Étienne on Omio.
Lyon is known for its gastronomy, silk heritage and the Renaissance streets of Vieux Lyon. Set between the Rhône and Saône, it balances historic districts with a modern cultural scene.
Vienne is a historic Rhône town south of Lyon, known for its well-preserved Roman monuments and medieval streets. Its riverside setting and strong food-and-wine identity give it a calmer pace than Lyon.
Le Puy-en-Velay is known for its volcanic landscape, pilgrimage heritage and dramatic religious landmarks. Its old centre climbs around lava-rock pinnacles, giving the town a distinctive and historic character.
Valence is a relaxed Rhône city known for its sunny climate, canals and elegant old centre. It blends lively markets and noted food culture with a southern atmosphere between Provence and the Alps.
Clermont-Ferrand is known for its black volcanic-stone cathedral, Michelin heritage and setting by the Chaîne des Puys. Its old streets and lively student atmosphere give the city a practical, grounded character.
Travel to Saint-Étienne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Saint-Étienne.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Saint-Étienne:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Saint-Étienne costing on average £71.
A coach is £341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Saint-Étienne costing on average £371.
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 5m.
Coach takes on average 12h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Saint-Étienne as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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