Day trip from Lausanne to Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne lies 211 km (131 mi) south-west of Lausanne, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 211 km (131 mi) apart, Saint-Étienne is a realistic day trip from Lausanne: about 3 h 26 min each way by road.
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| Lausanne | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | France |
| Population | 139,111 | 176,280 |
| Elevation | 453 m (1,486 ft) | 529 m (1,736 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 1001–1019 | 42000–42969 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Saint-Étienne
Crossing from Switzerland into France: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
What to see in Saint-Étienne
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Étienne Mine Museum | 58,798 | 2019 |
| Musée d'Art et d'Industrie de Saint-Étienne | 31,204 | 2018 |
| Departmental archives of Loire | 682 | 2022 |
The busiest is Saint-Étienne Mine Museum at 58,798 visitors in 2019. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Saint-Étienne
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Staying in Saint-Étienne
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Étienne from Lausanne?
211 km (131 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lausanne; by road roughly 257 km (160 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lausanne to Saint-Étienne by road?
About 3 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lausanne and Saint-Étienne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Saint-Étienne?
The Euro (EUR).
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 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.