42m, Direct
06:12
Saint-ÉtienneSaint-Étienne Châteaucreux
06:54
LyonLyon Part-Dieu
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First train
05:20
Last train
21:20
Travel duration
44m
Daily departures
5
Departure station
Saint-Étienne
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direct
Arrival station
Lyon
Ticket price
from $17
Fastest trip
42m
Longest trip
49m
Trains to Saint-Étienne
Inbound trains reach Saint-Étienne mainly at Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux, with regional services also using Saint-Étienne Carnot, Saint-Étienne Bellevue, and Saint-Étienne La Terrasse on selected routes. Direct TGV INOUI services arrive from Paris Gare de Lyon in around 2h50m. TER trains from Lyon Part-Dieu arrive in about 45m to 1h, depending on stops and the exact Lyon station. Trains from Roanne reach Saint-Étienne in around 1h15m. Regional services from Firminy arrive in about 15m, while trains from Le Puy-en-Velay usually take around 1h30m to 1h45m. Connections from Clermont-Ferrand generally require a transfer and often take around 3h or more.
Visiting Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne is a regional rail hub in eastern-central France, positioned southwest of Lyon on the Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes network. The city has one primary long-distance train station, Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux, plus several urban rail stops used by regional services. SNCF Voyageurs operates the city's main passenger rail services, including TER Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and selected TGV INOUI trains.
Train services from Saint-Étienne focus on regional connections through the Loire department and onward links through Lyon. Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux handles long-distance departures, intercity-style regional trains, and high-speed services where scheduled. Stations such as Saint-Étienne Carnot, Saint-Étienne Bellevue, and Saint-Étienne La Terrasse mainly support TER movements within the metropolitan area and nearby towns.
Rail routes from Saint-Étienne run northeast toward Lyon and the national high-speed network, northwest toward Roanne, south toward Firminy and Le Puy-en-Velay, and east toward regional connection points across Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Common onward cities include Paris, Lyon, Roanne, Firminy, Le Puy-en-Velay, and Clermont-Ferrand via transfers. Book trains from and to Saint-Étienne online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Saint-Étienne
From Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux, SNCF Voyageurs runs TER Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes services northeast toward Lyon, where passengers can connect with the national high-speed network. Selected TGV INOUI services link Saint-Étienne directly with Paris Gare de Lyon, giving the city access to long-distance high-speed travel without changing in Lyon on those departures.
Regional trains from Saint-Étienne also run through the Loire department and the surrounding Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes network. TER services head northwest toward Roanne, south toward Firminy and Le Puy-en-Velay, and east toward Lyon connection points for onward travel to Grenoble, Valence, Marseille, and other French cities served from the Lyon rail hub.
Saint-Étienne
Saint-Etienne is a former mining and manufacturing city known for design, football, and its position at the edge of the Pilat regional natural park. Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux is the city's main rail station, east of the center, with TER services toward Lyon, Le Puy-en-Velay, Roanne, and Clermont-Ferrand.
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Lyon
Lyon is France's third-largest city, known for Vieux Lyon, Roman sites on Fourviere hill, and the Presqu'ile between the Saone and Rhone rivers. Lyon Part-Dieu is the main arrival station for many Saint-Etienne trains and connects with metro, tram, airport tram, TGV, and regional services; Lyon Perrache is closer to the southern Presqu'ile.
Destinations from Saint-Étienne
Service types from Saint-Étienne rail stations
Daytime high-speed services: selected TGV INOUI departures from Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux to Paris Gare de Lyon and onward SNCF connections. Regional services: TER Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes trains link Saint-Étienne with Lyon, Roanne, Firminy, Le Puy-en-Velay, and intermediate Loire department stops. Long-distance connections via Lyon: passengers can change in Lyon for routes toward Grenoble, Valence, Marseille, Montpellier, and northern France. Airport access: Saint-Étienne has no direct airport train, so rail passengers usually connect through Lyon for Lyon Saint-Exupery Airport access.
Travel from Saint-Etienne to Lyon by TER and visit Vieux Lyon, Fourviere, Presqu'ile, and the Part-Dieu district.
Frequency
5 times per day
Saint-Étienne
France
44m
Lyon
France
Travel from Saint-Etienne to Paris by TGV and visit the Louvre, Montmartre, the Latin Quarter, and the Seine quays.
Frequency
4 times per day
Saint-Étienne
France
2h 48m
Paris
France
Saint-Étienne Major Train Stations
Saint-Étienne's main station is Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux, the city's principal stop for TGV INOUI and TER Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes services. It handles long-distance trains, regional services toward Lyon, and Loire Valley routes. Saint-Étienne Carnot is a regional stop closer to the northern side of the city, used by TER trains. Saint-Étienne Bellevue serves southern urban and regional movements, including services toward Firminy. Saint-Étienne La Terrasse is another TER stop on the northern side, useful for regional trips within the metropolitan area. Travelers should check the named departure station before booking, as not every TER train uses every city stop. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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