- Must visit
Musée d'Art et d'Industrie
Major design museum in a former arms factory, known for inventive exhibitions on objects, graphics and contemporary design.
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
56
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon 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 Lyon to Saint-Étienne will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
Of the 56 trains that leave Lyon for Saint-Étienne every day 56 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 49 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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886714Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Saint-Étienne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 49 km
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£12 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Saint-Étienne trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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886746 | On time 19:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 20:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886748 | On time 20:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 21:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886245 | On time 20:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 21:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
6689 | On time 21:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h42 | 21:48 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886750 | 21:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 22:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886201 | 5:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 6:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886700 | 6:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 7:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886205 | 6:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 7:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886702 | 6:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 7:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886207 | 7:01 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 7:56 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886704 | 7:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 8:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886209 | 7:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 8:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886706 | 7:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 8:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886211 | 8:01 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 8:56 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886708 | 8:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 9:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886213 | 8:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 9:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886710 | 8:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 9:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886712 | 9:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 10:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886215 | 9:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 10:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886714 | 9:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 10:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
6681 | 10:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 10:48 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886758 | 10:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 11:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886217 | 10:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 11:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886716 | 10:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 11:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886718 | 11:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 12:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886219 | 11:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 12:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886760 | 11:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 12:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886720 | 12:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 13:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886221 | 12:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 13:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886722 | 12:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 13:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886724 | 13:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 14:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886223 | 13:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 14:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886726 | 13:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 14:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886762 | 14:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 15:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886225 | 14:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 15:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886728 | 14:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 15:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
6685 | 15:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h42 | 15:48 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886730 | 15:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 16:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886227 | 15:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 16:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886764 | 15:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 16:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886229 | 16:01 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 16:56 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886732 | 16:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 17:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886231 | 16:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 17:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886734 | 16:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 17:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886233 | 17:01 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 17:56 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886736 | 17:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 18:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886235 | 17:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 18:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886738 | 17:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 18:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886237 | 18:01 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 18:56 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886740 | 18:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 19:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886239 | 18:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 19:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886742 | 18:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 19:40 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886241 | 19:01 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 19:56 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
6687 | 19:06 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h42 | 19:48 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886744 | 19:24 Lyon Part Dieu | 0h46 | 20:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
886243 | 19:31 Gare de Lyon-Perrache | 0h55 | 20:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Lyon to Saint-Étienne run on average 15 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 49 km distance in 46m.
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 5:18 |
Last train 23:25 |
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Discover the best of Saint-Étienne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Saint-Étienne trip today.
Major design museum in a former arms factory, known for inventive exhibitions on objects, graphics and contemporary design.
Museum dedicated to mining history, set on the former Couriot colliery site with preserved buildings and underground visits.
Contemporary art museum in the metropolitan area, with rotating exhibitions, spacious galleries and a strong modern collection.
Former industrial site turned cultural district, mixing design venues, heritage buildings and contemporary public spaces.
Central square framed by cafés, shops and civic buildings; a practical base for exploring the historic core on foot.
Large urban park with lawns, trees, play areas and water features, popular for relaxed walks close to the centre.
Hearty potato, cabbage and pork stew from the Saint-Étienne area, long linked to miners' and working families' cooking in the Forez and Pilat region.
A rich local gratin of potatoes with cream, often garlic and cheese, typical of nearby Forez home cooking and widely eaten around Saint-Étienne.
Blue cow's milk cheese from the Monts du Forez, protected and regionally emblematic. Salty, creamy and central to local cheeseboards and cooking.
Refined contemporary French restaurant with tasting menus and polished service, suited to a more special meal in Saint-Étienne.
Traditional bouchon-style address serving regional dishes and French classics in a warm, old-school setting popular with locals.
Established brasserie near the centre, known for dependable French cooking, seafood options and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
More affordable than larger French cities. Hotels, dining and local transport are moderate, with lower tourist premiums than Lyon or Paris.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service; round up in taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux -> Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, Saint-Étienne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon 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.

Most Lyon to Saint-Étienne trains use the Lyon Part Dieu to St-Étienne Châteaucreux station pair, with some services arriving at Saint-Étienne, Gare de Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux. Use this guide to compare Lyon and Saint-Étienne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Lyon-Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon-Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: PAUL
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM machine is located in Hall Level 2 in front of the PAUL bakery.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the ticket office, located in Hall Level 2.
Available at Lyon-Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon-Perrache: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon-Perrache: Hearing, mobility, and visual disability assistance. Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache, Hotel De Normandie, InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu.
Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare Routière.
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.
Saint-Étienne, Gare de Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux is 1 km from Saint-Étienne city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Saint-Étienne, Gare de Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Saint-Étienne, Gare de Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux.
ATMs are available at Saint-Étienne, Gare de Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux.
Available at Saint-Étienne, Gare de Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux: Taxis, WC.
Available at Saint-Étienne, Gare de Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Étienne, Gare de Saint-Étienne Châteaucreux.
Saint-Étienne Bellevue is 1 km from Saint-Étienne city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Étienne Bellevue has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Paris, La Table de l'Atelier
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Saint-Étienne Bellevue. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Saint-Étienne Bellevue. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Saint-Étienne Bellevue: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saint-Étienne Bellevue: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Étienne Bellevue: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Saint-Étienne Gare Châteaucreux, Hotel Terminus du Forez.
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