The average train between Saint-Étienne and Sète takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne to Sète. 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 Sète. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Sète at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Saint-Étienne to Sète? 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 Sète. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux station and arriving at Montpellier Saint-Roch station via Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Saint-Étienne to Sète train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Saint-Étienne to Sète train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.
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The distance between Saint-Étienne and Sète is 232.5 km. The road distance is 322 km.
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Sete via Lyon Part Dieu and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 3h 44m.