The average train between Saintes and Saint-Étienne takes 12h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes to Saint-Étienne. 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 3 times a day between Saintes and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Angouleme and take an average of 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Saintes to Saint-Étienne? 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 Saintes to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at Saint-Étienne station via Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
Saintes to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Book your Saintes to Saint-Étienne train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Saintes and Saint-Étienne is 392.5 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Angouleme, Massy Tgv, Massy - Palaiseau, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 8h 22m.