What is the cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette?

The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette is to bus which costs €17 - €50 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette?

The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Saint-Étienne and Barcelonnette?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette. However, there are services departing from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop and arriving at Place Aimé Gassier via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and GAP - Gare SNCF quai 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette?

The distance between Saint-Étienne and Barcelonnette is 420 km. The road distance is 299.8 km.

How do I travel from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette without a car?

The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 28m and costs €180 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette?

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette bus from?

Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Where does the Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette bus arrive?

Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Can I drive from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette is 300 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette.

Where can I stay near Barcelonnette?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Barcelonnette.

Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette by train, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to EmbrunTer
4. Take the taxi from Embrun to Barcelonnette
7h 28m
€180–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Gap
3. Take the bus from GAP - Gare SNCF quai 3 to Place Aimé Gassier535
8h 20m
€17–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Aix En Provence TgvTgv
3. Take the bus from Gare Aix TGV RD9 to Place Aimé Gassier50
7h 33m
Drive 299.8 km
1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Barcelonnette299.8 km
4h 27m
€47–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Valence Gare Routiere I
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to EmbrunTer
3. Take the bus from Embrun - Gare SNCF to Place Aime Gassier
8h 18m
Bus via Grenoble
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne to Grenoble
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare S.N.C.FT91
3. Take the bus from GAP - Gare SNCF quai 3 to Place Aimé Gassier535
9h
€22–51

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 420.5 km
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Barcelonnette, France?

You can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Place Aimé Gassier via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and GAP - Gare SNCF quai 3 in around 8h 20m.

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