How to get from Les Esses to Saint Fons by bus and metro?

From Les Esses to Saint Fons by bus and metro

To get from Les Esses to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 45 bus from Les Esses station to Gorge De Loup station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D metro and finally take the C12 bus from Saxe - Gambetta station to St Fons Mairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus and metro schedule from Les Esses may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Saint Fons on the Moovit app.

66min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 45
Metro - D
Metro - D
Bus - C12
Walk to Saint Fons
Leaves from Les Esses

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Les Esses
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 45
    Wait for bus
    45
    Valdo
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gorge De Loup
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Gorge De Loup
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Gare De Vénissieux
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Saxe - Gambetta
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saxe - Gambetta
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - C12
    Wait for bus
    C12
    Hôp. Feyzin Vénissieux
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Fons Mairie
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Saint Fons
    Walk to
    Saint Fons
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Les Esses to Saint Fons by bus

To get from Les Esses to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons, take the 40 bus from Quai Gillet station to Bellecour St Exupéry station. Next, take the C12 bus from Bellecour A. Poncet station to St Fons Mairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The bus and metro schedule from Les Esses may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Saint Fons on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40
Bus - C12
Walk to Saint Fons
Leaves from Quai Gillet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Quai Gillet
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40
    Wait for bus
    40
    Bellecour St Exupéry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellecour St Exupéry
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellecour A. Poncet
    500 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - C12
    Wait for bus
    C12
    Hôp. Feyzin Vénissieux
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Fons Mairie
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Saint Fons
    Walk to
    Saint Fons
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Les Esses to Saint Fons

The distance between Les Esses, Saint-Fons and Saint Fons, Saint-Fons is approximately 13.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Les Esses to Saint Fons by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Saint-Fons – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Les Esses to Saint Fons

To check the bus and metro schedule from Les Esses to Saint Fons using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Les Esses) and destination (Saint Fons), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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From Les Esses to Saint Fons by bus

To get from Les Esses to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons, take the 40 bus from Quai Gillet station to Bellecour St Exupéry station. Next, take the C12 bus from Bellecour A. Poncet station to St Fons Mairie station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The bus and metro schedule from Les Esses may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Saint Fons on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 40
Bus - C12
Walk to Saint Fons
Leaves from Quai Gillet

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Quai Gillet
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 40
    Wait for bus
    40
    Bellecour St Exupéry
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellecour St Exupéry
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bellecour A. Poncet
    500 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - C12
    Wait for bus
    C12
    Hôp. Feyzin Vénissieux
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Fons Mairie
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Saint Fons
    Walk to
    Saint Fons
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Les Esses to Saint Fons?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 45, Metro line D, Bus line C12.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Les Esses to Saint Fons?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 40, Bus line C12.

  • Is there a direct bus between Les Esses and Saint Fons?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Les Esses to Saint Fons?

    The 45 bus line goes from Les Esses station near Les Esses in Lyon, 1er Arrondissement to Valdo station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Valdo station near Saint Fons in Saint-Fons.

  • How long does it take to travel from Les Esses to Saint Fons by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Les Esses in Lyon, 1er Arrondissement and Saint Fons in Saint-Fons by bus and metro is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Les Esses to get to Saint Fons?

    Get on the 45 bus from the Les Esses stop near Les Esses in Lyon, 1er Arrondissement.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Les Esses and Saint Fons?

    Get off the bus at the Valdo stop, which is closest to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons.

  • When is the first metro from Les Esses to Saint Fons?

    The first metro from Les Esses in Lyon, 1er Arrondissement to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons is Gare de Vaise - Gare de Vénissieux. It leaves the Valmy station at 2:22 AM.

  • When is the last train from Les Esses to Saint Fons?

    The last train from Les Esses in Lyon, 1er Arrondissement to Saint Fons in Saint-Fons is the Vienne - Lyon Perrache - Villefranche Sur Saône line. It leaves the Gare De Vaise station at 10:10 PM.

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