Get up to 50% off* millions of tickets in the Great British Rail Sale now! Sale ends 12 Jan.Book now

RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...
SNCF
Trenitalia

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.

What customers say about Trainline

Read real reviews from real users

Taking the train from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache in 55 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache? We’ve got you covered.

It usually takes around 1 hour to travel the 29 miles (47 km) from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache by train, although you can get there in as little as 55 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 33 trains per day running on this route. You won’t need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. You can travel with Trenitalia trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.

Train tickets from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache start from £12.57 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.

Keen to book your train tickets to Lyon Perrache? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.

Trains to Lyon Perrache from St-Étienne

It takes an average of 1h 0m to travel from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache by train, over a distance of around 29 miles (47 km). There are normally 33 trains per day travelling from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache and tickets for this journey start from £12.57 when you book in advance.

First train

05:34

Last train

21:20

Departure stationSt-Étienne
Arrival stationLyon Perrache
Journey time

From 55m

Distance

29 miles (47 km)

Frequency

33 trains per day

Changes

Direct trains available

Price

From £12.57

Train and bus operators

BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, SNCF Voyageurs, Trenitalia

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache?

Want to know more about your journey from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do you get to Lyon Perrache from St-Étienne?

To travel to Lyon Perrache from St-Étienne, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 1 hour and 0 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 55 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache?

Trains from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache take an average of 1 hour and 0 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 55 minutes. You'll usually find 33 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

How much does it cost to get from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache by train?

Train tickets from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache can start from £12.57 when booked in advance, but they’re usually more expensive if bought on the day of travel. Prices may also vary depending on the time of day, route, and class you choose.

What is the quickest journey time between St-Étienne and Lyon Perrache by train?

The quickest journey time between St-Étienne and Lyon Perrache by train is 55 minutes.

What are the train times from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache?

Check out the next trains departing from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache for Tuesday 13th January 2026. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:5009:551h 5m, 1 change
09:0409:5955m, direct
09:2010:401h 20m, 1 change
10:0410:5955m, direct
11:0411:5955m, direct
11:1212:161h 4m, 1 change
12:0412:5955m, direct
12:2013:401h 20m, 1 change
13:0413:5955m, direct
14:0414:5955m, direct

Trenitalia trains from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache

You can travel from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache on Trenitalia trains. When you search for times and tickets, we might also show you some other options with multiple connections or operators if they’re available.

Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.

How do I find cheap train tickets from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache?

If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.

1. Book in advance

The price of train tickets from St-Étienne to Lyon Perrache starts at £12.57§ one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Most train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months ahead of time, so if you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find cheaper tickets.

2. Be flexible with your travel times

If you can, consider travelling outside of 'peak hours' (generally between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays) as many train companies increase their ticket prices during these commuter times.

3. Buy a rail pass

If you're visiting multiple locations on your trip, buying a rail pass can be cheaper than buying individual tickets. We're official retailers of Interrail Passes that are valid for travel within one country or multiple countries across Europe.

4. Choose a slower or connecting train

On some busier routes, you might have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have some extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare.

5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts

Many train companies in Europe will often run sales on tickets throughout the year or offer discounts to senior/youth/group travellers, so keep an eye out!

6. Take a night train

Save on accommodation and use the night to travel by sleeper train to your next destination.

For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.

§Some train companies may not offer any Advance ticket types or cheaper deals for early bookings. On rare occasions, train companies may choose to release special offers closer to the date on last-minute or late-release tickets. This is dependent on the individual train operating company you travel with.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.