Day trip from Lyon to Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne lies 50 km (31 mi) south-west of Lyon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 50 km (31 mi) apart, Saint-Étienne is a realistic day trip from Lyon: about 49 min each way by road.
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| Lyon | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 520,774 | 176,280 |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) | 529 m (1,736 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 69000–69998 CEDEX 07 | 42000–42969 CEDEX 9 |
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 Lyon?
50 km (31 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Lyon; by road roughly 61 km (38 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Saint-Étienne by road?
About 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lyon and Saint-Étienne?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
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.