What is the cheapest way to get from Lens to Saint-Étienne?

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Saint-Étienne is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lens to Saint-Étienne?

The fastest way to get from Lens to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €130 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Saint-Étienne?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at St Etienne Chateaucreux via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Lens to Saint-Étienne?

The distance between Lens and Saint-Étienne is 689 km. The road distance is 667.6 km.

How do I travel from Lens to Saint-Étienne without a car?

The best way to get from Lens to Saint-Étienne without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €130 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Lens to Saint-Étienne?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Lens to Saint-Étienne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Saint-Étienne bus from?

Lens to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Saint-Étienne train from?

Lens to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lens station.

Train or bus from Lens to Saint-Étienne?

The best way to get from Lens to Saint-Étienne is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Lens to Saint-Étienne bus arrive?

Lens to Saint-Étienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.

Where does the Lens to Saint-Étienne train arrive?

Lens to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to Saint-Étienne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Saint-Étienne is 668 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Lens to Saint-Étienne.

How do I get a train ticket from Lens to Saint-Étienne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lens to Saint-Étienne?

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Where can I stay near Saint-Étienne?

There are 465+ hotels available in Saint-Étienne.

Lens to Saint-Étienne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lens to Saint-Étienne by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lens to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Tgv
5h 13m
€136–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
2. Take the bus from Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 15m
€61–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Station to Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to St Etienne Le Clapiertrain Ter
10h 14m
€71–127
Drive 667.6 km
1. Drive from Lens to Saint-Étiennecar 667.6 km
7h 9m
€126–181
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane CDG - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
5h 58m
€156–370
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BRU - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 8m
€134–392
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Le Puy – Loudes Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Le Puy – Loudes Airport (LPY)plane ORY - LPY
3. Take the bus from Yssingeaux to Saint-Étienne, Rue Jacques Canstant Milleretbus
7h 49m
€396–466

Lens to Saint-Étienne by train (TGV)

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 689.5 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Saint-Étienne, France?

You can take a train from Lens to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop via Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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