The average train between Saint-Étienne and Lausanne takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne to Lausanne. 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 every 3 hours between Saint-Étienne and Lausanne. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Lausanne at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Saint-Étienne to Lausanne? 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 Saint-Étienne to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Saint-Étienne station and arriving at Lausanne station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Saint-Étienne to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Saint-Étienne to Lausanne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lausanne station.
Book your Saint-Étienne to Lausanne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Saint-Étienne and Lausanne is 211 km. The road distance is 282 km.
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lausanne via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève in around 4h 19m.