The average train between Lausanne and Saint-Étienne takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne 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 every 3 hours between Lausanne and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Saint-Étienne station via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Lausanne to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Book your Lausanne 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 Lausanne and Saint-Étienne is 211 km. The road distance is 281 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 6m.