How to get from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne. The most useful door-to-door route takes 17h 15m by flight, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 2040 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €100, on Thu, Aug 27.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
2040 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €168Checked Sep 8 | 17h 15m3 transfers | See Flight details |
| Bus | €161Checked Sep 8 | 48h 20m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€168Checked Sep 817h 15m · 3 transfersSee Flight details
- Bus€161Checked Sep 848h 20m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Saint-Étienne: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Milan Malpensaflight
Turkish Airlines·2h 45m - 2Milan Malpensa → MilanbusAirport shuttle bus·30m
- 3Milan → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·6h 10m - 4Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Saint-ÉtiennebusFlixBus·50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Milan Malpensa, Istanbul Airport-Geneva AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busMilan Malpensa-MilanBook →FlixBusMilan-Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Lyon Saint-Exupéry-Saint-Étienne, Sofia-Munich central, Munich central-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
Wizz AirIstanbul-BudapestSee live options and dates →
Wizz AirBudapest-MilanSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusGeneva-Saint-ÉtienneBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, Wizz Air, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne works
Start with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Milan, about 2h 45m. Transfer in Milan and continue by FlixBus bus on to Lyon Saint-Exupéry (6h 10m). Transfer in Lyon Saint-Exupéry and continue by FlixBus bus on to Saint-Étienne (50 min). In total it's roughly €168 over 17h 15m, 3 transfers.
Istanbul to Saint-Étienne: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne?
The most useful route takes about 17h 15m by flight, bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Saint-Étienne from Istanbul?
About 2040 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Saint-Étienne cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €127 to €193. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne?
The most useful route we found connects: 3 transfers, 17h 15m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 17h 15m. About 7h of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Istanbul to Saint-Étienne?
On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, Wizz Air, BlaBlaCar Bus, ArdaTur.
Can you get from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 48h 20m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Saint-Étienne?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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