The average train between Geneva and Saint-Étienne takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Geneva and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 9:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Geneva is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 7:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Bellegarde and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 43m • 2 changes

4h 13m • 2 changes

3h 16m • 2 changes

4h 16m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Geneva station and arriving at Saint-Étienne station via Bellegarde-sur-Valserine. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Geneva to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.
Geneva to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Book your Geneva 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 Geneva and Saint-Étienne is 160.7 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a train from Genève to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu in around 3h 40m.