The average train between Rennes and Saint-Étienne takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes 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 Rennes and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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13h 40m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Saint-Étienne station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Rennes to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Book your Rennes to Saint-Étienne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Rennes and Saint-Étienne is 549.3 km. The road distance is 840 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 56m.