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From Saint-Étienne to Lyon by train from 8€ in less than 1h

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What day to book a train ticket from Saint-Étienne to Lyon to pay less?

The next cheapest train ticket from Saint-Étienne to Lyon is on Friday 21 August 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!

Trip info

49 kmDistance
8€ - 85€Prices · train
5354 Km traveled in train by our travelers
DirectTrip type
0h42Trip duration in train
logo TERlogo TGV INOUI
CarriersTER, TGV Inoui.
Detailed itinerary
🚄 Train🚌 Bus🚌 + 🚄 Combined trips🚗 Carpooling
Price range

8€ - 85€

3€ - 36€

16€ - 18€

4€ - 35€

Duration

0h42 - 2h22

1h15 - 4h30

2h22 - 2h22

0h40 - 3h40

ItineraryDirectDirect1 stopDirect
Departure stationSaint-Etienne Chateaucreux
Arrival stationLyon Part Dieu
CompaniesTER, TGV InouiFlixBus, Bus Blablacar, TERTERBlablacar
First trip15h5219h1919h2319h12
Last trip21h1021h1019h3720h19
Number of daily trips682115
Alternativebus Saint-Étienne - Lyoncarpooling Saint-Étienne - Lyon
TGV InouiTER
Daily trains4 trains TGV Inoui per day72 trains TER per day
Departure timesFirst train: 06h12 | Last train: 16h46First train: 06h20 | Last train: 22h20
Arrival timesEarliest arrival: 06h54 | Latest arrival: 17h32Earliest arrival: 07h06 | Latest arrival: 23h06
Price range25 €12 € - 16 € (Average at 14 €)
Duration0h42 - 0h46 (Average at 0h44)0h46 - 1h09 (Average at 0h59)
Departure stationsSaint-Etienne ChateaucreuxSaint-Etienne Chateaucreux, Saint-Etienne Bellevue, Saint-Etienne-le-Clapier, Saint-Etienne Carnot
Arrival stationsLyon Part DieuLyon Part Dieu, Lyon, Perrache

Best train company for Saint-Étienne - Lyon

  • On average, the cheapest train is: TER
  • The train TGV Inoui is the fastest for the Saint-Étienne - Lyon route
  • You will have more flexibility with TER train because they run more frequently

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Traveling from Saint-Étienne to Lyon
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I emit 98.65% less CO2

10.5
kg CO₂e
12%
20.7
repas végétariens
1.45
repas avec du boeuf
0.89
année de chauffage électrique par m²
963
km en vélo (ou trottinette) à assistance électrique
1.64
t-shirts en coton
7.12
kg d'avocat
16.4
kg de pastèque
23.1
kg d'aubergine
0.42
jeans
17.7
litres de café
22.1
kg de fraise
79,896
litres d'eau du robinet
18.3
kg de chou de bruxelles
9.42
litres de bière

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Saint-Étienne Lyon train: tickets, prices, and schedules, faster than a train

Are you looking for your train ticket from Saint-Étienne to Lyon?

train TER, and train TGV Inoui are transport companies that allow you to travel easily between the two cities.

In just 0h, you will be able to travel from Saint-Étienne to Lyon covering a distance of 49 kilometers between the two cities.

On our site, you can find direct train trips Saint-Étienne Lyon because several of our partner transport companies offer them. Pretty cool, right?!

Your Saint-Étienne Lyon trip from only 8 €, that's quite a deal, isn't it?

But be careful! The price of train tickets varies depending on when you book.

We'll give you more details below on the best time to book your ticket!

You can also use our Saint-Étienne Lyon price comparator in train, based on the booking date. It's right above, it's handy!

TGV Inoui from Saint-Étienne to Lyon 🚄

For a one-way from Saint-Étienne to Lyon in train TGV Inoui, you have an itinerary from Saint-Étienne to Lyon with prices ranging from 25 € to 25 €. For this journey, expect a travel time of Saint-Étienne-Lyon ranging from 0h42 to 0h46.If you want an estimate of the average price for a TGV Inoui Saint-Étienne-Lyon ticket in train, it is generally 25 € for a 0h44 average travel time.Your train TGV Inoui initially departs from Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux and arrives at Lyon Part Dieu.Your first train TGV Inoui from Saint-Étienne to Lyon of the day departs at 06h12, while the last train TGV Inoui will be ready for departure at 16h46.Normally, you'll have the choice of 4 train TGV Inoui Saint-Étienne-Lyon per day.

TER Saint-Étienne Lyon 🚄

Yes, you have the option to board a train TER to make the journey Saint-Étienne-Lyon.Want to know the price of the from Saint-Étienne to Lyon ticket on train TER? It ranges between 12 € and 16 €. Make sure to use our price comparison tool based on your departure date just above. It's really handy!The duration of your Saint-Étienne-Lyon journey by train TER ranges from 0h46 to 1h09. The departure point of the train is located at Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux, Saint-Etienne Bellevue, Saint-Etienne-le-Clapier, Saint-Etienne Carnot. This train will drop you off at Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon, Perrache.Are you an early bird? The very first train TER trip departs at 06h20. If you prefer traveling at night or later in the day, the last departure is at 22h20.Generally, there are 72 train TER Saint-Étienne-Lyon daily.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saint-Étienne - Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Saint-Étienne to Lyon cost?

Your train from Saint-Étienne to Lyon journey will cost you a minimum of 8 €. On average, you can book your train ticket for this trip at 20 €, while it can rise, during peak times, to 85 €. The price of this journey depends in part on when you conduct your search and make your reservation. The earlier you do it, the better for your wallet!

How long does the trip from Saint-Étienne to Lyon take by train?

Your train from Saint-Étienne to Lyon journey will be at least 0h42 long. On average, expect this journey to last 0h59, with a maximum travel time of 2h22.

What is the departure time of the train from Saint-Étienne to Lyon?

The very first journey by train from Saint-Étienne to Lyon departs at 15h52. If you want to leave later, you can still take a train from Saint-Étienne to Lyon at 21h10. This is the last daily schedule for this journey.

How many train are there from Saint-Étienne to Lyon per day?

Every day, you have the choice of 68 train from Saint-Étienne to Lyon that are in circulation. In other words, you have plenty of departure and arrival times to choose from. But be careful, as the ticket prices also vary accordingly!

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