The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux
Cheapest price
£77
Average price
£129
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
11
Distance
408 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux will cost around £129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £77.
Of the 11 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for St-Étienne Châteaucreux every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 408 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 18 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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Compare train, coach and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £66.
Distance: 408 km
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£62 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £147 Average Price |
3h 24m Average total duration 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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6609+ 886221 | On time 09:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h26 | 12:26 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 1 change | |
6687 | On time 16:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h48 | 18:48 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
6627+ 886748 | On time 16:52 Paris Gare de Lyon | 3h18 | 20:10 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 1 change | |
6689 | On time 18:00 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h48 | 20:48 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux by train, coach or flight
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Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux
Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 19:00. The fastest train covers the 408 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 408 km |
Average train duration 2h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 19:00 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, Regionale, SNCF from Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux trainsTGV INOUI, Regionale, SNCF trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and St-Étienne Châteaucreux from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to St-Étienne Châteaucreux 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 St-Étienne Châteaucreux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare de Lyon and St-Étienne Châteaucreux
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
- 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
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