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Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne train

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Information about the Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne train

Travel by train from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne. 26 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Ambérieu-en-Bugey at 5h 37m and the last at 22h 02m, allowing you to cover the 109 km distance in as little as 1h 20m.

Cheap train tickets from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne

How much does a train ticket from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne cost?

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. Save on the cost of your journey by staying flexible with the date and time of your departure. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne take?

On average, allow 1h 37m for a train journey from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne?

The shortest journey between Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Saint-Etienne takes 1h 20m.

How many trains run from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne each day?

To travel from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne, you can take one of the 26 trains that operate on this route every day.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Saint-Etienne?

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Saint-Etienne.

What is the distance between Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Saint-Etienne by train?

The total distance between Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Saint-Etienne by train is approximately 109 km.

What time is the first train from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne train at 5h 37m.

What time is the last train from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne?

You have until 22h 02m to take the last train.

To leave Ambérieu-en-Bugey, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: AMBERIEU-EN-BUGEY.

At Saint-Etienne, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page lists trains arriving at: SAINT-ETIENNE CHATEAUCREUX, SAINT-ETIENNE-CHATEAUCREUX GARE ROUTIERE.

Which train companies operate trains from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne?

You can make the Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne journey with TER, TGV INOUI.

What services are offered on board?

If you choose TGV INOUI, you can travel with your pet, whose ticket is now at a fixed rate of 10 euros. Your pet travels either in a container with a maximum size of 45 x 30 x 25 cm, or on a lead and muzzled. Book your pet’s TGV INOUI ticket at the same time as yours by adding a pet when searching for tickets.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

Take a train from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne

The train journey between Ambérieu-en-Bugey and Saint-Etienne is with TER, TGV INOUI. Trains generally leave from AMBERIEU-EN-BUGEY and arrive at SAINT-ETIENNE CHATEAUCREUX, SAINT-ETIENNE-CHATEAUCREUX GARE ROUTIERE.

Journey times vary according to the time you travel, the train you take and if you need to change trains. The shortest journeys take 1h 20m, while the average journey time is 1h 37m.

26 trains on average run every day on the Ambérieu-en-Bugey - Saint-Etienne line. The first train leaves as 5h 37m, and the last at 22h 02m. These times may vary depending on the day of the week.

The cost of a Ambérieu-en-Bugey - Saint-Etienne train fare varies according to several criteria, such as the date, train time, or the class chosen...

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne?

The price of a Ambérieu-en-Bugey – Saint-Etienne train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne.

Price of a Ambérieu-en-Bugey – Saint-Etienne Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Ambérieu-en-Bugey – Saint-Etienne

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Ambérieu-en-Bugey – Saint-Etienne Train

The best way to pay less for your Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Saint-Etienne on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne?

If you're travelling from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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What travel classes are available on the Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne train?

To travel from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

What on-board services are available on the Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

  • Free dedicated bike area

    You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)

  • PRM access

    TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility

  • Refundable up to the day before departure

    All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.

  • Plenty of space for your luggage

    Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

Ambérieu-en-Bugey to Saint-Etienne train schedule for Friday 21 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 37m 7h 10m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86700
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
6h 07m 7h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86702
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
6h 37m 8h 10m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86704
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
7h 07m 8h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86706
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
7h 37m 9h 10m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86708
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
8h 07m 9h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86710
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
8h 37m 10h 10m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86712
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
9h 07m 10h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86714
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
9h 28m 10h 48m 1h 20m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 17944
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 10 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6681
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
11h 07m 12h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86760
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
12h 07m 13h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86722
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
12h 38m 14h 10m 1h 32m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 18572
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 21 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86724
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
13h 07m 14h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86726
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
14h 07m 15h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86728
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
14h 57m 16h 40m 1h 43m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 96566
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 32 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86764
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
15h 27m 17h 10m 1h 43m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 17954
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 32 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86732
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
16h 07m 17h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86734
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
17h 07m 18h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86738
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
17h 37m 19h 10m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86740
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
18h 07m 19h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86742
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
18h 28m 19h 48m 1h 20m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 17960
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6687
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
19h 07m 20h 40m 1h 33m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 86746
  • Meximieux - Perouges
  • La Valbonne
  • Montluel
  • Beynost
  • Saint-Maurice-De-Beynost
  • Miribel
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
19h 28m 21h 10m 1h 42m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 17962
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 32 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86748
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
20h 28m 21h 48m 1h 20m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 17964
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6689
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
20h 58m 23h 20m 2h 22m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 96578
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 58 min
  • Lyon-Part-Dieu - Gare Routiere
    TER 5193
  • Saint-Etienne-Chateaucreux Gare Routiere
22h 02m 0h 24m 2h 22m TER
Booking
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
    TER 95859
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 54 min
  • Lyon-Part-Dieu - Gare Routiere
    TER 5007
  • Saint-Etienne-Chateaucreux Gare Routiere