Day trip from Montpellier to Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne lies 207 km (128 mi) north of Montpellier, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 207 km (128 mi) apart, Saint-Étienne is a realistic day trip from Montpellier: about 3 h 22 min each way by road.
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| Montpellier | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 248,252 | 176,280 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 529 m (1,736 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 34000–34967 CEDEX 2 | 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 Montpellier?
207 km (128 mi) in a straight line, north of Montpellier; by road roughly 252 km (157 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Saint-Étienne by road?
About 3 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montpellier 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.