Driving from Saint-Étienne to Lyon
Lyon lies 50 km (31 mi) north-east of Saint-Étienne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 46 min without stops, over roughly 61 km (38 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Saint-Étienne | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 176,280 | 520,774 |
| Elevation | 529 m (1,736 ft) | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 42000–42969 CEDEX 9 | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 |
Where to book car hire from Saint-Étienne to Lyon
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Staying in Lyon
Our booking partner lists 454 places to stay in Lyon. Of the 173 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (73), and 9 are five-star. Across 236 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 324,399 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Lyon
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Common questions
How far is Lyon from Saint-Étienne?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Saint-Étienne; by road roughly 61 km (38 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint-Étienne to Lyon by car?
About 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint-Étienne and Lyon?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lyon?
Our booking partner lists 454 places to stay in Lyon, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.