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Madrid to Saint-Étienne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Saint-Étienne takes 18h 9m and the fastest train takes 17h 48m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid 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.

18h 9m
Duration
1,323 km
Distance
€204
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Madrid to Saint-Étienne train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Madrid and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 18h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)18h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    OuigoRenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)19h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe ViajerosSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 48m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid 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.

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  • Distance: 1,322.7 km
  • Duration: 18h 9m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Saint-Étienne, France?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Barcelona-Sants and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 6m.

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