The average train between Bordeaux and Saint-Étienne takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bordeaux is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Massy Tgv and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 29m • 2 changes

8h 46m • 2 changes

8h 40m • 2 changes

6h 1m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean station and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux station via Massy Tgv station and Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
Bordeaux to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
Bordeaux to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
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The distance between Bordeaux and Saint-Étienne is 395.4 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Massy Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 40m.