1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£26
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
2 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
2 h 51 m
Trains on 05 Sept
8
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Étienne to Dijon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saint-Étienne to Dijon will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Saint-Étienne to Dijon you need to make at least one change.
886851 · 17816
886843 · 17764
886863 · 17756
886871 · 17762
886823 · 17760
886851 · 17816
886843 · 17764
886871 · 17762
886823 · 17760
886867 · 17758Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Dijon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, while a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 215 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£34 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Dijon:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Dijon costing on average £34.
Other travel options to Dijon take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 16m.
The journey is about 6m faster (2h 37m by train vs 2h 43m by car) and roughly £19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£34 vs £52). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Saint-Étienne to Dijon 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 · 17812 | On time 15:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 2h57 | 18:17 Dijon station | 1 change | |
4302+ 886839 | On time 15:50 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 2h56 | 18:46 Dijon station | 1 change | |
886843 · 117764 | 16:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 2h51 | 19:11 Dijon station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
886863 · 17756 | 8:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 2h52 | 11:12 Dijon station | 1 change | |
886867 · 17758 | 10:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 2h51 | 13:11 Dijon station | 1 change | |
886823 · 17760 | 12:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 2h51 | 15:11 Dijon station | 1 change | |
886871 · 17762 | 14:20 St-Étienne Châteaucreux | 2h51 | 17:11 Dijon station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Saint-Étienne to Dijon run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:18, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 5:18 |
Last train 21:29 |
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Discover the best of Dijon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dijon trip today.
Major fine arts museum inside the ducal palace, spanning medieval tombs, paintings and decorative arts in impressive historic rooms.
Museum of Burgundian life in a former monastery, showing costumes, crafts and everyday objects that bring regional history to life.
Archaeological museum in the former abbey precinct, displaying finds from prehistory to the Middle Ages in an atmospheric setting.
Dijon’s main square framed by the ducal palace and civic buildings; lively, photogenic and a natural base for exploring the centre on foot.
Elegant central street lined with historic buildings, shops and cafés; a pleasant route linking key sights in the old town.
Historic market district with half-timbered houses and local atmosphere; best visited for architecture, street scenes and easy wandering.
Classic Burgundy beef stew slowly braised in red wine with bacon, onions and mushrooms. It is a defining regional dish tied to local wine culture.
Snails baked in garlic, parsley and butter. A famous Burgundian speciality, traditionally served as a starter in Dijon and across the region.
Poached eggs in a rich red wine sauce with bacon, onions and often mushrooms. It is one of Burgundy’s most recognisable traditional dishes.
Elegant dining room focused on modern French cooking with Burgundian influence, suited to a more polished meal in Dijon.
Historic traditional restaurant known for Burgundian classics such as escargots and boeuf bourguignon in a refined old-town setting.
Popular casual spot near the centre serving regional dishes, charcuterie and local wines in a lively, rustic atmosphere.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are usually below Paris, while local transport and casual meals remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare Dijon-Ville -> Place Darcy, Dijon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Saint-Étienne to Dijon 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 Dijon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Saint-Étienne to Dijon trains use the St-Étienne Châteaucreux to Dijon station pair, with some services arriving at Dijon-Porte-Neuve. Use this guide to compare Saint-Étienne and Dijon 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.
Saint-Étienne Le Clapier is 1 km from Saint-Étienne city centre. Public transport options include:
Saint-Étienne Le Clapier has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Saint-Étienne Le Clapier.
ATMs are available at Saint-Étienne Le Clapier.
Available at Saint-Étienne Le Clapier: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Saint-Étienne Le Clapier: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saint-Étienne Le Clapier.
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.
Dijon is 1 km from Dijon city centre. Public transport options include:
Dijon 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: L'Epicerie & Cie, Mama Restaurant Dijon
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Dijon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Dijon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dijon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dijon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dijon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Dijon Gare, Hôtel Kyriad Dijon Gare, Hôtel Oceania Le Jura Dijon.
Dijon-Porte-Neuve is 2 km from Dijon city centre. Public transport options include:
Dijon-Porte-Neuve 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 and drink options are available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dijon-Porte-Neuve: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Dijon Gare, Hôtel des Ducs, Hôtel Oceania Le Jura Dijon.
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