Cheapest€12.83
- Région Occitanie / Pyrénées Méditerranée RO948211:273h 31m14:58Montpellier SabinesBellevue
Door to door 4h 15mCO2 6.4 kgChanges 0Changeable for a fee
Traveling from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne costs €12.83 at the cheapest and takes 2h 25m door to door at the fastest, across 2 modes and 8 operators. The route covers 238 km. Cheapest is by coach, fastest is by train.
At a glance
- Distance
- 238 km
- Fastest
- 2h 25m
- Average
- 3h 32m
- Services per day
- 24
- Cheapest
- €12.83
- CO2 per passenger
- 7.0 kg
Every way to make this journey
Journey times below are door to door, so they include getting to the terminal and away from it at the other end. Fares are the cheapest we currently sell on September 29, 2026.
| Mode | Door to door | Moving | At the ends | From | CO2 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 2h 26m | 1h 42m | 44m | €31.14 | 7.9 kg | 9 |
| Coach | 3h 56m | 3h 12m | 44m | €15.03 | 6.4 kg | 15 |
- 2h 26mFastest, by Train
- €15.03Cheapest, by Coach
- 6.4 kgLowest CO2, by Coach
- 238 kmDistance traveled
The cheapest and the fastest on September 29, 2026
Two journeys we can sell today, with the service number each operator files them under.
Fastest€32.79
- Trenitalia France TF488812:131h 42m13:55Montpellier Saint RochSt-Étienne Châteaucreux
Door to door 2h 26mCO2 7.9 kgChanges 0Refundable
Today's real departures
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
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Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
Prices over the next three weeks
Live from our own engine, refreshed on every request. The cheapest days for each way of traveling are marked.
| Cheapest fare by mode and day for Montpellier to Saint-Etienne | MonSep 14 | TueSep 15 | WedSep 16 | ThuSep 17 | FriSep 18 | SatSep 19 | SunSep 20 | MonSep 21 | TueSep 22 | WedSep 23 | ThuSep 24 | FriSep 25 | SatSep 26 | SunSep 27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | €21.63 | €20.53 | €19.43 | €22.73 | €22.18 | €22.18 | €16.68 | €15.03 | €15.58 | €15.58 | €18.88 | €17.23 | €17.78 | €15.03 |
| Train | €47.09 | €49.84 | €42.69 | €54.79 | €50.39 | €48.74 | €36.64 | €32.79 | €33.89 | €36.09 | €43.24 | €38.84 | €39.39 | €31.14 |
Cheapest day: 2026-09-29 · €12.83
That is the traveling done. What happens after you walk out into Saint-Etienne is not something we sell.
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When to book Montpellier to Saint-Etienne
The same search run across the whole booking window, so the shape of the curve is visible rather than described.
- €15.0390 days
- €12.8360 days
- €11.7345 days
- €11.1830 days
- €13.9321 days
- €15.0314 days
- €16.687 days
- €19.433 days
- €21.631 days
- Cheapest lead time
- Fares bottom out around 30 days ahead, at €11.18.
- How much it moves
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive lead time is 93 percent. The most expensive point is €21.63, 1 days out.
- What that means
- Today sits inside the cheap window, which closes about 30 days before departure. Waiting from here has usually cost money on this corridor rather than saved it.
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Which departure day costs least
Median cheapest fare for each weekday, taken across the next three weeks of real prices.
- €15.03Sun
- €15.03Mon
- €15.58Tue
- €15.58Wed
- €18.88Thu
- €17.23Fri
- €17.78Sat
How the fare moves month by month
The same journey priced on the fifteenth of each of the next six months.
- €20.53Sep
- €13.38Oct
- €12.28Nov
- €12.28Dec
- €11.73Jan
- €11.18Feb
The route
What the journey actually looks like
Direct or connecting, how far the route really runs, and what happens when a connection is missed.
- How far it really runs
- The route covers 238 km against 207 km in a straight line, a detour of 15 percent. Track and road geometry account for the difference.
- First and last departure
- The first service of the day leaves Montpellier at 06:12 and the last at 17:18, across 9 departures. The return direction keeps its own timetable, so the times back are not these times reversed.
Where you leave from and where you arrive
The stations, airports and ports each mode on this corridor actually uses.
Montpellier
Rail
- Montpellier Saint Roch
- Montpellier St-Roch
- Montpellier Sud de France station
Bus
- Montpellier Sabines
- Collège François Villon
Air
- MPL
Saint-Étienne
Rail
- St-Étienne Châteaucreux
- Gare de Saint-Étienne-Carnot
- Gare de Saint-Etienne-Bellevue
Bus
- Bellevue
- St-Étienne Châteaucreux Gare Routière
Air
- EBU
EBU is not in Saint-Etienne, and the drive in from it is the part of the trip nobody plans. We sell the flight and stop at the terminal door.
A car waiting when you land in Saint-Etienne
A price agreed before you fly, a driver at arrivals, and a car big enough for the bags.
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Who runs this route
Speed, flexibility and what is on board. Nothing here is a rating, because we have not earned one.
| Operator | From | Fastest | Typical speed | Flexibility | On board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BlaBlaCar | €13.38 | 3h 54m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
| Région Occitanie / Pyrénées Méditerranée | €12.83 | 3h 54m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 Région Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur | €13.38 | 3h 55m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 Renfe | €27.84 | 2h 25m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
| Réseau interurbain liO Occitanie | €13.38 | 3h 55m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 SNCF | €27.29 | 2h 25m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
| TER Pays de la Loire | €13.38 | 3h 54m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
| Trenitalia France | €27.84 | 2h 25m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
What the fare is made of
Every part of the total, so the number at checkout is the number here.
| Part | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Operator fare | €8.50 | 66% |
| Taxes | €0.85 | 7% |
| Supplier fees | €1.49 | 12% |
| Our service fee | €1.99 | 16% |
| Total you pay | €12.83 | 100% |
A day in Saint-Etienne hauling a suitcase is a shorter day than it needs to be. We do not store bags.
Where to leave your bags in Saint-Etienne
Most of the points near St-Étienne Châteaucreux open before the first train and close after the last one.
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Questions about Montpellier to Saint-Etienne
The questions people actually ask about this trip, answered from the same prices and times the page above is built on rather than written once and left to go stale.
How long does it take to get from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne?
The fastest journey from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne takes 2h 25m door to door, of which 1h 42m is spent moving, on the train. Most services take around 3h 32m, because that average includes slower stopping services and journeys with a connection. Times include reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end.
How much does it cost to travel from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne?
The cheapest fare from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne is €12.83, checked on September 13, 2026. A typical fare across the next three weeks is €23.83. Both figures are the total for one passenger, including taxes, supplier fees and our service fee, so nothing is added at checkout.
What is the cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne?
The cheapest way from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne is by coach, at €15.03 for one passenger on September 29, 2026. That journey takes 3h 56m door to door. Cheaper is rarely faster on this corridor, and the comparison table on this page shows what each mode costs against what it saves.
What is the fastest way to get from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne?
The fastest way from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne is by train, at 2h 26m door to door. Only 1h 42m of that is spent moving; the remaining 44m is reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end. The cheapest fare on that mode is €31.14.
When should I book Montpellier to Saint-Etienne?
Fares from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne bottom out around 30 days before departure, at €11.18. Across the whole booking window the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive lead time is 93 percent, measured on September 13, 2026. Booking inside the last week has consistently cost more on this corridor.
Which day of the week is cheapest for Montpellier to Saint-Etienne?
Sunday is the cheapest day to depart from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne, at €15.03. That is the median of 21 priced departure days across the next three weeks, checked on September 13, 2026. Shifting a departure by one day is usually worth more than shifting the booking by one week.
Which month is cheapest for Montpellier to Saint-Etienne?
February is the cheapest of the next 6 months to travel from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne, at €11.18 for one passenger. Each month is priced on its fifteenth, so the comparison is like for like rather than a mix of weekends and midweek departures.
Who runs service from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne?
8 operators sell services from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne across 2 modes: BlaBlaCar, Région Occitanie / Pyrénées Méditerranée, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, Renfe, Réseau interurbain liO Occitanie, SNCF. Journey times, fares and fare conditions differ between them, and the operator table on this page compares all of them on speed, flexibility and what is provided on board.
Is there a direct service from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne?
Every service we sell from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne is direct, with around 24 departures a day and a fastest journey of 2h 25m door to door. No connection is needed, so there is no missed connection risk to plan around on this corridor.
How much CO2 does the journey from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne produce?
Traveling from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne by coach produces about 6.4 kg of CO2 per passenger, the lowest of any mode on this corridor. The same journey by Train produces about 7.9 kg, roughly 1 times as much for one passenger.
Which station or terminal do services from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne use?
Services from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne by train leave from Montpellier Saint Roch and arrive at St-Étienne Châteaucreux. Allow about 44m in total for reaching the departure terminal and leaving the arrival one, which is already included in every door to door time on this page.
Can I change or refund a ticket from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne?
8 of the 8 operators we sell from Montpellier to Saint-Etienne allow a change or a refund. A change on a changeable fare costs €5.00. The operator table on this page names which is which, and the condition is shown again before you pay.
Where these numbers come from
Derived from service area No carrier record names this exact pair. The operators listed publish a service area covering both places at a distance their mode plausibly carries people, which is evidence that the corridor is served and not evidence of a specific service. Pages state which, because presenting the two as the same thing would be dishonest.
Schedules, seat counts and fares are generated by our own model until the supplier contracts are signed. Places, coordinates, operators, which operator serves which pair, and every distance are real. We would rather say that on every page than let a modeled number pass for a filed one.
Defined in full at Door to door, Fares, The booking window, Carbon, Distances
- On this page
- Every figure above was computed for Montpellier to Saint-Etienne on September 13, 2026: 238 km of route against 207 km in a straight line, 24 services a day, 8 operators, a cheapest fare of €12.83, and 2h 25m door to door on the fastest mode. The return direction is computed separately and its numbers are not these numbers.
Our job ends at the platform. What fills the days in Saint-Etienne afterward does not belong to us.
Anything to book in Saint-Etienne before you go?
Timed entry, guided walks and half-day trips out of Saint-Etienne, with free cancellation on most of it.
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