There are 9 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Florence by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 8h 35m
Cheapest option
Bus • 12h 45m
7 alternative options
Train via Turin • 9h 30m
Train, bus • 11h 26m
Drive • 7h 28m
Train to Lyon, fly to Florence • 7h 28m
Train to Lyon, fly to Bologna, train • 5h 30m
Train to Lyon, fly to Venice, train • 7h 24m
Saint-Étienne to Florence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Florence is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Florence is to train and fly. Taking this option will cost €85 - €280 and takes 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Florence. However, there are services departing from Saint Etienne Gare SNCF Châteaucreux and arriving at Florence via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Florence. However, there are services departing from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Florence is 573 km. The road distance is 763.8 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Florence without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €55 - €180.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Saint-Étienne to Florence, including transfers.
Saint-Étienne to Florence bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Saint Etienne Gare SNCF Châteaucreux station.
Saint-Étienne to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux station.
The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Florence is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 12h 45m.
- Distance: 572.9 km
- Duration: 8h 35m
What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Florence, Italy?
You can take a train from Saint-Étienne to Florence via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne to Florence via Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Turin in around 12h 45m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Rennes, Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €480
Flights from Lyon to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €90 - €280
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €260 - €1400
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €750
Flights from Lyon to Venice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €850
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €550
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
Flights from Geneva to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €430
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €600
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €750
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Lyon to Florence via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €260 - €750
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €260
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €250
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25 - €45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €13
- Rail 1st Class
- €15 - €23
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €20 - €29
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €45
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €31
- 1st Class
- €20 - €24
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €35 - €45
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €53 - €58
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €37 - €40
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24 - €80
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €24 - €35
- Base Standard
- €45 - €65
- Base Premium
- €55 - €80
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €100
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €30 - €45
- Base Standard
- €55 - €80
- Base Premium
- €70 - €100
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €70
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €20 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €45 - €70
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20 - €60
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €23 - €35
- Smart Low Cost
- €20 - €29
- Smart Flex
- €40 - €60
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26 - €75
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Low Cost
- €26 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €55 - €75
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €12 - €17
- Smart Flex
- €26 - €40
Train from Mestre to Firenze Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €20 - €29
- Smart Low Cost
- €18 - €26
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €55
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €15 - €22
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport to Torino - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Saint Etienne Gare SNCF Châteaucreux to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Turin to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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There is no direct flight from Lyon Airport to Florence Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 45m and has one stopover.
Saint-Étienne to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.
Saint-Étienne to Florence train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Florence is 764 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Florence.
Austrian Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Lufthansa and five other airlines offer flights from Lyon Airport to Florence Airport.
There are 4516+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at €100 per night.