1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
42 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
44 m
Trains on 05 Sept
19
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 19 trains from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu, including 19 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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886823
886863
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886867
6694
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886823
886863Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £4 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 50 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Lyon Part Dieu take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 2m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (45m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
886837 | On time 15:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 16:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886839 | On time 15:50 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 16:36 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886843 | 16:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 17:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
6696 | 16:46 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 17:32 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886845 | 16:50 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 17:36 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886847 | 17:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 18:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886849 | 17:50 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 18:36 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886851 | On time 18:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 19:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886853 | 18:50 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 19:36 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886855 | 19:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 20:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886857 | 20:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 21:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886859 | 21:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 22:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
6690 | 6:12 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h42 | 6:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886805 | 6:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 7:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886809 | 7:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 8:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886863 | 8:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 9:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886865 | 9:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 10:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886867 | 10:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 11:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886869 | 11:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 12:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
6694 | 12:12 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h42 | 12:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886823 | 12:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 13:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886827 | 13:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 14:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886871 | 14:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0h46 | 15:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 7 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 20:20. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 46m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 4:20 |
Last train 20:20 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Compare SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 classes and the amenities included in each one.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon Part Dieu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu trains use the St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Lyon Part Dieu station pair. Use this guide to compare St-Étienne Châteaucreux and Lyon Part Dieu train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
St-Étienne Châteaucreux is 1 km from Saint-Étienne city centre. Public transport options include:
St-Étienne Châteaucreux has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Paris, La Loco
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at St-Étienne Châteaucreux. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at St-Étienne Châteaucreux. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at St-Étienne Châteaucreux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at St-Étienne Châteaucreux: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at St-Étienne Châteaucreux: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include ibis Styles Saint Étienne Gare Châteaucreux, Novotel Saint-Étienne Centre Gare.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
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