Day trip from Turin to Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne lies 261 km (162 mi) west of Turin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Saint-Étienne is a realistic day trip from Turin: about 4 h 15 min each way by road.
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| Turin | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | France |
| Population | 847,287 | 176,280 |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) | 529 m (1,736 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
What changes when you arrive in Saint-Étienne
Crossing from Italy into France: 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 Turin?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, west of Turin; by road roughly 319 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Turin to Saint-Étienne by road?
About 4 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Turin 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.