Geneva to Saint-Étienne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Geneva and Saint-Étienne takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Geneva 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.

4h
Duration: 216 km
Distance: €55
Average price: 6 times a week
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Train via Bellegarde

Take the train from Genève to Bellegarde-sur-Valserinetrain Ter / ...
Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter

Geneva to Saint-Étienne train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Geneva and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 3:24 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Bellegarde and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:21 AM → 12:40 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
9:57 AM → 1:40 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 16m • 2 changes
12:27 PM → 4:40 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Geneva 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.

Map of how to get from Geneva to Saint-Étienne.

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Distance: 215.6 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Saint-Étienne, France?

You can take a train from Genève to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 40m.

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