How to get to Brussels from Saint-Étienne

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Compare train, coach and flight for Saint-Étienne to Brussels

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. 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 £53, while a flight costs an average of £148.

Distance: 602 km

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Driving

£111

Average Price

£148

Average Price

£53

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Cheapest

£153

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 10m

Average total duration

4h 40m

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30m

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3h 22m

Average total duration

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1h 22m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

12h 15m

Average total duration

11h 45m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.8 - 3.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.5kg

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CO2 emissions

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Brussels Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Brussels is a coach with an average price of £53.

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Brussels:

A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Brussels costing on average £111.

A coach is £95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Brussels costing on average £148.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 10m.

Coach takes on average 12h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Saint-Étienne and Brussels including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 3h 22m faster (4h 40m by train vs 8h 2m by car) and roughly £42 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£111 vs £153). 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.

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from Saint-Étienne to Brussels

How to get to Brussels from Saint-Étienne by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Brussels is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:4514h30
    Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
    8:15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    £281One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:4514h30
    Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
    8:15Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    £281One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Air BalticSN3588
    13:101h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    14:35Brussels Airport
    £781One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6622+TER886829+Eurostar9489
    13:508h27
    St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    22:17Brussels-Midi
    £871One-way
    2 changes
  • TER886829+SNCF | TGV INOUI6622+Eurostar9393
    13:508h57
    St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    22:47Brussels-Midi
    £871One-way
    2 changes
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6692+Eurostar9441
    6:427h35
    St-Étienne Châteaucreux
    14:17Brussels-Midi
    £871One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:5514h40
    Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF
    0:35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    £311One-way
    2 changes
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50671 · 3274
    12:4525h40
    Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière
    14:25Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    £491One-way
    1 change
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1717 · 4739
    9:5522h45
    Saint-Etienne, Châteaucreux Gare Routière
    8:40Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
    £701One-way
    1 change
  • Air BalticSN3594
    7:051h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:30Brussels Airport
    £781One-way
    0 changes
  • VuelingVY1225 · VY8980
    22:3511h10
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:45Brussels Airport
    £791One-way
    1 change
  • Austrian AirlinesOS354 · OS295
    12:553h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    16:45Brussels Airport
    £1111One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Saint-Étienne to Brussels

Travel to Brussels 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 Saint-Étienne to Brussels.

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There are 3 options to travel between Saint-Étienne and Brussels including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Brussels is a coach with an average price of £53.

This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Brussels:

A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Brussels costing on average £111.

A coach is £95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Saint-Étienne to Brussels costing on average £148.

The fastest way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Brussels is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 22m.

Other travel options to Brussels take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 10m.

Coach takes on average 12h 15m.

The Saint-Étienne to Brussels distance is approximately 602 km.
The average frequency per day from Saint-Étienne to Brussels is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Saint-Étienne to Brussels:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Saint-Étienne to Brussels, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Brussels by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Brussels by coach.
  • Travel with Brussels Airlines, easyJet, Air Baltic to go to Brussels by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Saint-Étienne to Brussels:
  • 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Saint-Étienne to Brussels often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Bruges, London, Luxembourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brussels and these popular destinations at a great price.

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