Cities Near Saint-Étienne
Cities near Saint-Étienne, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Vénissieux, Valence, Grenoble. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Saint-Étienne, France is Vénissieux, about 30 mi (48 km) away — roughly 58 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vénissieux | 30 mi / 48 km | 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Valence | 43 mi / 70 km | 1 hr 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Grenoble | 67 mi / 107 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chambéry | 75 mi / 120 km | 1 hr 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Annecy | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Geneva | 100 mi / 161 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Avignon | 105 mi / 168 km | 2 hr 26 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nîmes | 111 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Arles | 122 mi / 196 km | 2 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Saint-Étienne
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Vénissieux, Valence, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand, Chambéry. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Saint-Étienne
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Avignon, Nîmes, Arles. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Saint-Étienne include Vénissieux, Valence, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand, Chambéry. The closest is Vénissieux, about 30 miles (48 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.