How to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne

Travel from Geneva, Switzerland to Saint-Étienne, France is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Saint-Étienne from Geneva restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Saint-Étienne, France from Geneva?

Entry Requirements:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Saint-Étienne, France?

The government of France has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 26/10/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Geneva to Saint-Étienne closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Geneva, Switzerland from France is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Switzerland from France?

Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Switzerland from France?

Requirements for reentering Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Switzerland?

All travellers must abide by the following measures in Switzerland to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Geneva, Switzerland was last verified on 23/10/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Geneva from Saint-Étienne.

You can travel from Geneva to Saint-Étienne 2 different ways: coach or train.

A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Saint-Étienne, which costs on average £9.

This is compared to other ways of getting to Saint-Étienne:

A coach is about £24 less than a train, which costs on average £33 for this route.

The fastest way from Geneva to Saint-Étienne is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 5 min.

Other travel options from Geneva to Saint-Étienne can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Saint-Étienne by coach can take on average 5 h 45 min.

You should expect to travel around 99 miles (160 km) from Geneva to Saint-Étienne.

The average frequency per day from Geneva to Saint-Étienne is:

• 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Geneva and Saint-Étienne as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Geneva to Saint-Étienne:

• Coaches mostly leave from Geneva, Eaux-Vives and tend to arrive in Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF.
• Trains mostly leave from Genève and tend to arrive in Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Geneva to Saint-Étienne:

• You can travel to Saint-Étienne from Geneva by coach with Flixbus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £9 with Flixbus from Geneva to Saint-Étienne.
• You can take a train from Geneva to Saint-Étienne with SNCF | TER. Cheap tickets can be found for £33 with SNCF | TER from Geneva to Saint-Étienne.

Yes, there are direct routes from Geneva to Saint-Étienne with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct coaches per day to take to Saint-Étienne with Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Union Ivkoni International.
• You can find 8 direct trains per day to take to Saint-Étienne with.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Saint-Étienne tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this journey.

When planning your trip between Geneva and Saint-Étienne, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Coach tickets are costing on average £9 one way.
• Train tickets cost on average £33 one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets to Saint-Étienne from Geneva online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.