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.
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.



5h 24m • 3 changes


4h 40m • 3 changes


4h 17m • 3 changes


5h 10m • 3 changesWant 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 St Etienne Chateaucreux station via Genève station and Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
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The distance between Lausanne and Saint-Étienne is 211 km. The road distance is 271 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Genève, Bellegarde, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 1m.