The average train between Saint-Étienne and Lille takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne to Lille. 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 4 hours between Saint-Étienne and Lille. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 10m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Saint-Étienne to Lille? 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 Lille. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux station and arriving at Lille Europe station via Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Saint-Étienne to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Saint-Étienne to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Saint-Étienne and Lille is 586.5 km. The road distance is 686 km.
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lille Europe via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 26m.