The average train between Saint-Étienne and Poitiers takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne to Poitiers. 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 4 times a day between Saint-Étienne and Poitiers. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Poitiers at 10:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saint-Étienne to Poitiers? 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 Poitiers. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux station and arriving at Poitiers station via Lyon Part Dieu station and Massy Tgv station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Saint-Étienne to Poitiers train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Saint-Étienne to Poitiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Poitiers station.
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The distance between Saint-Étienne and Poitiers is 337.6 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Poitiers via Lyon Part Dieu and Massy Tgv in around 5h 53m.