Day trip 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.
At 50 km (31 mi) apart, Lyon is a realistic day trip from Saint-Étienne: about 49 min each way by road.
| 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 |
What to see in Lyon
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Musée des Confluences | 767,509 | 2016 |
| Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon | 356,369 | 2017 |
| Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres | 169,238 | 2024 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum of Lyon | 100,722 | 2019 |
| Gadagne (museums) | 74,579 | 2019 |
| Textile Arts Museum | 68,511 | 2019 |
| Centre d'Histoire de la Résistance et de la Déportation | 64,730 | 2019 |
| Musée de l'Imprimerie et de la Communication Graphique | 26,199 | 2019 |
| Maison des Canuts | 24,787 | 2009 |
| Lyon Municipal Archives | 16,498 | 2022 |
The busiest is Musée des Confluences at 767,509 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Vieux Lyon.
Where to book tours and tickets in 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.
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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 road?
About 49 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.