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Trip Overview

The average train between Lens and Saint-Étienne takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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.

8h 46m
Duration
689 km
Distance
€157
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Lens to Saint-Étienne train times

Trains run twice daily between Lens and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui13h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 51m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui4h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 51m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui4h 50m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui13h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 51m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui4h 50m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui13h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 51m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui4h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Lens to Saint-Étienne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 689.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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.

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