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GrenobleSaint-Étienne

Grenoble to Saint-Étienne by bus

Saint-Étienne lies 107 km (67 mi) west of Grenoble, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 2 h 11 min including stops, over roughly 131 km (81 mi) of road.

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GrenobleSaint-Étienne
CountryFranceFrance
Population158,552176,280
Elevation225 m (738 ft)529 m (1,736 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Paris)UTC+2 (Europe/Paris)
Postal codes38000–38900 CEDEX 942000–42969 CEDEX 9

Where to book buses from Grenoble to Saint-Étienne

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Common questions

How far is Saint-Étienne from Grenoble?

107 km (67 mi) in a straight line, west of Grenoble; by road roughly 131 km (81 mi).

How long does it take to get from Grenoble to Saint-Étienne by bus?

About 2 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Grenoble and Saint-Étienne?

No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.