The average train between Saint-Étienne and Lausanne takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. 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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 17m • 2 changesWant 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 St Etienne Chateaucreux station and arriving at Lausanne station via Lyon Part Dieu station and Geneve station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.
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The distance between Saint-Étienne and Lausanne is 211 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lausanne via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève in around 4h 18m.