The average train between Bern and Saint-Étienne takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Bern to Saint-Étienne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Bern and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 2:34 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 7:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 6m • 3 changes


5h 36m • 3 changes


6h 36m • 3 changes


6h 36m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bern to Saint-Étienne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Saint-Étienne station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Bern to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Book your Bern to Saint-Étienne train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Bern and Saint-Étienne is 289.3 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Bern to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 11m.