The cheapest and fastest trains from Lens to Saint-Étienne
Cheapest price
£158
Average price
£158
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
568 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lens to Saint-Étienne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lens to Saint-Étienne will cost around £158 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £158.
To travel from Lens to Saint-Étienne you need to make at least 2 changes.
16:356h35Lens23:10Saint-Étienne£1581One-way2 changes
16:356h35Lens23:10Saint-Étienne£1581One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Lens to Saint-Étienne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lens to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a flight costs an average of £245.
Distance: 568 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£107 Average Price | £300 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 8h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 55m Average total duration 32h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare prices and tickets Lens to Saint-Étienne by train, coach or flight
Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
31 May
01 Jun
02 Jun
03 Jun
04 Jun
05 Jun
06 Jun
Journey information
Overview: Train from Lens to Saint-Étienne
Trains from Lens to Saint-Étienne run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £102 but you can travel from only £56 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:42, the last at 16:46. The fastest train covers the 568 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 568 km |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £102 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 6:42 |
Last train 16:46 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Lens to Saint-Étienne trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Lens and Saint-Étienne from £56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Lens to Saint-Étienne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lens to Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lens and Saint-Étienne
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Rue de la Gare.
- Restaurant Le Pain de la Bouche
- Le Tassili
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Louvre Lens
- Hotel Bollaert
- Hotel de France
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- 4:45 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Friday
- 4:45 AM - 12:00 AM Saturday
- 5:15 AM - 12:00 AM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Rue Esplanade de France.
- Le Bistrot de Paris
- La Loco
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- ibis Styles Saint Étienne Gare Châteaucreux
- Novotel Saint-Étienne Centre Gare
- Located in the main hall
- 70 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for regional and TGV trains
- Hall 2: access to tramway and bus connections
- Tramway: Line T1, Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
Most popular train connections from Lens
More options for your journey from Lens to Saint-Étienne
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
