The average train between Besançon and Saint-Étienne takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon 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 4 times a day between Besançon and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Besançon 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 Besançon to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Saint-Étienne station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
Besançon to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Book your Besançon to Saint-Étienne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Besançon and Saint-Étienne is 237.4 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 35m.