The average train between Montbrison and Balbigny takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Montbrison to Balbigny. 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 4 hours between Montbrison and Balbigny. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montbrison is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Balbigny at 8:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Montbrison to Balbigny. However, there are services departing from Montbrison station and arriving at Balbigny station via St Etienne La Terrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Montbrison to Balbigny train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Montbrison station.
Montbrison to Balbigny train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Balbigny station.
The distance between Montbrison and Balbigny is 25.2 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Montbrison to Balbigny via St Etienne La Terrasse in around 2h.