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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, while a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 178 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£68 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £60 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Nîmes to Saint-Étienne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne costing on average £68.
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 36m.
You'll arrive about 30m sooner (2h 21m by train vs 2h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £68 compared to roughly £60 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Saint-Étienne from Nîmes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nîmes 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, Le Puy-en-Velay, Vienne, 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.
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.
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.
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 Nîmes to Saint-Étienne.
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Saint-Étienne costing on average £68.
Other travel options to Saint-Étienne take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 36m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Saint-Étienne as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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