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Travelling from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis by train

Looking to travel from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 6 hours 5 minutes to travel from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 51 minutes though. You'll usually find 12 trains per day running along the 174 miles (280 km) route between these two destinations. You’ll need to make 2 changes during the journey to St-Louis, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.

Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis.

If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to St-Louis by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.

Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis by train

First train

07:51

Last train

22:20

Departure station

Villefranche-sur-Saône

Arrival station

St-Louis

Journey time

From 3h 51m

Distance

174 miles (280 km)

Frequency

12 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

FAQs about the train journey from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis

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

How do you get to St-Louis from Villefranche-sur-Saône?

To travel to St-Louis from Villefranche-sur-Saône, you can take the train - on average, the journey takes around 6 hours and 5 minutes, though the fastest trains can take 3 hours and 51 minutes. Use our Journey Planner to get more information.

How long is the train ride from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis?

Trains from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis take an average of 6 hours and 5 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 3 hours and 51 minutes. You'll usually find 12 trains per day on this route, so use our Journey Planner to check specific dates as times may vary.

What is the quickest journey time between Villefranche-sur-Saône and St-Louis by train?

The quickest journey time between Villefranche-sur-Saône and St-Louis by train is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Are there direct trains from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis?

No, there are no direct trains running from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis, you’ll usually need to make at least 2 changes during the journey.

Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis train times

Check out the next trains departing from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis for Tuesday 13th May 2025. For the full train timetable/schedule, or to search for a later time or date, click here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
08:3912:424h 3m, 2 changes
09:3914:004h 21m, 2 changes
10:3914:464h 7m, 2 changes
11:3917:426h 3m, 4 changes
14:3918:424h 3m, 2 changes
15:3920:004h 21m, 2 changes
16:3920:303h 51m, 2 changes
17:3921:303h 51m, 2 changes
18:3904:129h 33m, 2 changes
19:3907:4212h 3m, 4 changes

Cheap train tickets from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis

Book in advance

Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Villefranche-sur-Saône to St-Louis by booking early.§

Be flexible with your travel times

Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.

Choose a slower or connecting train

On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!

Look out for special deals

Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.

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

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