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Lausanne to Saint-Étienne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lausanne and Saint-Étienne takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.

4h 59m
Duration
276 km
Distance
€82
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Lausanne to Saint-Étienne train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Lausanne and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 2:23 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Genève and take an average of 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 24m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 40m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 17m • 3 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 10m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 275.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lausanne to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 1m.

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