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How to get from Laurent Charles to Villars by bus and train?

From Laurent Charles to Villars by bus and train

To get from Laurent Charles to Villars in Saint-Étienne, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 40 bus from Laurent Charles station to Gare St-Chamond station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the C28 train and finally take the 16 bus from Chateaucreux station to Eglise Villars station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The bus and train schedule from Laurent Charles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Villars on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4040
Train - C28C28
Bus - 1616
Walk to Villars
Leaves from Laurent Charles

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Laurent Charles
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Piscine Couderc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gare St-Chamond
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Chamond
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - C28C28
    Wait for train
    C28
    Firminy
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chateaucreux
    390 m • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Lycee S. Weil
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eglise Villars
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Villars
    Walk to
    Villars
    Rue Carnot
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Laurent Charles to Villars by bus and train via C28 and 16

To get from Laurent Charles to Villars in Saint-Étienne, take the C28 train from Saint-Chamond station to Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux station. Next, take the 16 bus from Chateaucreux station to Eglise Villars station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Laurent Charles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Villars on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to train station
Train - C28C28
Bus - 1616
Walk to Villars
Leaves from Saint-Chamond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Chamond
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - C28C28
    Wait for train
    C28
    Firminy
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chateaucreux
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Lycee S. Weil
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eglise Villars
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Villars
    Walk to
    Villars
    Rue Carnot
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Laurent Charles to Villars

The distance between Laurent Charles, Saint-Étienne and Villars, Saint-Étienne is approximately 20.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Laurent Charles to Villars by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Saint-Étienne – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Laurent Charles to Villars

To check the bus and train schedule from Laurent Charles to Villars using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Laurent Charles) and destination (Villars), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

Alternative route from Laurent Charles to Villars by bus and train via C28 and 16

To get from Laurent Charles to Villars in Saint-Étienne, take the C28 train from Saint-Chamond station to Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux station. Next, take the 16 bus from Chateaucreux station to Eglise Villars station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The bus and train schedule from Laurent Charles may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Villars on the Moovit app.

56min
Walk to train station
Train - C28C28
Bus - 1616
Walk to Villars
Leaves from Saint-Chamond

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Saint-Chamond
    680 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - C28C28
    Wait for train
    C28
    Firminy
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chateaucreux
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Lycee S. Weil
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eglise Villars
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Villars
    Walk to
    Villars
    Rue Carnot
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Laurent Charles to Villars?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 40, Train line C28, Bus line 16.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Laurent Charles to Villars?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Train line C28, Bus line 16.

  • Is there a direct bus between Laurent Charles and Villars in Saint-Étienne?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Laurent Charles to Villars in Saint-Étienne?

    The 40 bus line goes from Laurent Charles station near Laurent Charles to Gare St-Chamond station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Gare St-Chamond station near Villars in Saint-Étienne.

  • How long does it take to travel from Laurent Charles to Villars in Saint-Étienne by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Laurent Charles and Villars in Saint-Étienne by bus and train is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Laurent Charles to get to Villars in Saint-Étienne?

    Get on the 40 bus from the Laurent Charles stop near Laurent Charles in Saint-Étienne.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Laurent Charles and Villars in Saint-Étienne?

    Get off the bus at the Gare St-Chamond stop, which is closest to Villars in Saint-Étienne.