The average train between Lens and Saint-Étienne takes 8h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Lens and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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13h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lens 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 Lens to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Saint-Étienne station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
Lens to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lens station.
Lens to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Book your Lens to Saint-Étienne train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lens and Saint-Étienne is 567.9 km. The road distance is 689 km.
You can take a train from Lens to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 12m.