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Trip Overview

The average train between Saint-Étienne and Switzerland takes 6h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 4m
Duration
579 km
Distance
CHF 124
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Saint-Étienne to Switzerland train times

Trains run twice daily between Saint-Étienne and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 4:50 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 12m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 12m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 12m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 12m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 12m • 3 changes
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    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 12m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 12m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 12m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 12m • 3 changes
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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h 42m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 579 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Switzerland?

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Zürich Stadelhofen via Lyon Part Dieu, Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 6h 15m.

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