The average train between Lens and Saint-Étienne takes 11h 11m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Lens 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 twice a week between Lens and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 3:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lens is at 4:35 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Saint-Étienne station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
Lens to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens 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 Lens and Saint-Étienne is 567.9 km. The road distance is 677 km.
You can take a train from Lens to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Arras and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 13m.