The average train between Valence and Saint-Étienne takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Valence 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 every 2 hours between Valence and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Valence is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and take an average of 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Valence to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Valence station and arriving at Saint-Étienne station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Valence to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Valence to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Book your Valence to Saint-Étienne train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, Renfe Viajeros and 2 other operators.
The distance between Valence and Saint-Étienne is 69.7 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Valence Ville to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Lyon Part Dieu in around 1h 59m.