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Train timetable info Nice-Saint-Etienne

Travel by train from Nice to Saint-Etienne. 11 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Nice at 6h 57m and the last at 19h 00m, allowing you to cover the 611 km distance in as little as 5h 43m.

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How much does a train ticket from Nice to Saint-Etienne cost?

To benefit from the best prices, remember to book your train ticket in advance. Save on the cost of your journey by staying flexible with the date and time of your departure. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Nice to Saint-Etienne take?

The Nice to Saint-Etienne journey takes just 7h 56m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Nice to Saint-Etienne?

The fastest train can complete the journey from Nice to Saint-Etienne in 5h 43m.

How many trains run from Nice to Saint-Etienne each day?

Every day, 11 trains complete the Nice to Saint-Etienne journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Nice and Saint-Etienne?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Nice and Saint-Etienne.

What is the distance between Nice and Saint-Etienne by train?

Trains running between Nice and Saint-Etienne cover a distance of around 611 km.

What time is the first train from Nice to Saint-Etienne?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the first Nice to Saint-Etienne train at 6h 57m.

What time is the last train from Nice to Saint-Etienne?

At the latest, you can depart at 19h 00m on the last train.

To leave Nice, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: NICE.

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

The trains listed on this page arrive at: SAINT-ETIENNE CHATEAUCREUX.

Which train companies operate trains from Nice to Saint-Etienne?

Travel on a train operated by TGV INOUI, TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV Lyria, Intercités for your journey from Nice to Saint-Etienne.

What services are offered on board?

If you choose INTERCITÉS and feel a little peckish, you can enjoy the snacks and desserts available on board, accompanied by a hot or cold drink.

If you take a TGV INOUI, you can stay connected, thanks to free Wi-Fi access for everyone. The portal gives you access to a world of services and content, such as press offers, entertainment, and online ordering in the bar carriage.

Thanks to TGV Lyria, small pets can travel in a container with a maximum size of 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm, with a ticket at a fixed price of 10 euros. Alternatively, you can travel with your dog on a lead and muzzled for 20 euros. Assistance dogs for disabled or blind passengers can travel free on international journeys.

Cyclists are welcome on our TER trains! Travel for free with your bike on most TER services, subject to space availability. Certain bike reservation rules apply in some regions and at specific times or on certain days.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Nice to Saint-Etienne?

The price of a Nice – 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 Nice 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 Nice to Saint-Etienne.

Price of a Nice – 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 Nice 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 Nice to Saint-Etienne at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Nice – Saint-Etienne

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Nice to Saint-Etienne throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Nice – Saint-Etienne Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Nice to Saint-Etienne. For last-minute train tickets from Nice to Saint-Etienne, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Nice 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.

Companies serving Nice - Saint-Etienne

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

TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Nice to Saint-Etienne on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Nice to Saint-Etienne: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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Classes of rail companies serving Nice - Saint-Etienne

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

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Nice to Saint-Etienne and choose from a selection of classes.

2nd Class

  • Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

1st Class

  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones
  • Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

  • Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
  • Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
  • Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
  • Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
  • Premium dedicated Customer Service
  • Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
  • Space to store your luggage

All on-board services provided by companies operating Nice - Saint-Etienne

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

TGV INOUI

  • Hold a ticket

    Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.

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  • Travel in comfort

    Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.

  • Travel connected

    Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.

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  • Travel in first class

    With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.

  • Travel with a staff that takes care of you

    At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

  • Space for your luggage

    In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.

  • Travel with your bike

    Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!

  • Nursury space for baby's

    Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.

  • Travel with your pet

    Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.

  • Your office at 300 km/h

    On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.

  • To travel further

    Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.

  • A gourmet break?

    We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.

  • New gestures

    Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.

  • Don't queue at the Bistro

    Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.

  • A world of services via the portal

    Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

Train timetables Nice-Saint-Etienne Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 57m 12h 40m 5h 43m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 12176 - TGV INOUI 5516
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 26 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86760
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
8h 25m 15h 10m 6h 45m TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17472
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Carnoules
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 1h05
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 12566 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9866
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 31 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86762
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
10h 56m 16h 40m 5h 44m TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, TER
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 6170
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Toulon
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 25 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV Lyria 9752
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 26 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86764
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
11h 25m 17h 40m 6h 15m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17478
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 29 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 5386
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 31 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86734
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
11h 57m 18h 10m 6h 13m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, TER
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 6176
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 37 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9868
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 30 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86736
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
12h 23m 19h 10m 6h 47m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nice
    TER 17480
  • Nice Saint-Augustin
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Carnoules
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 52 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV INOUI 9896 - TGV INOUI 12182
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 33 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86740
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
13h 48m 19h 48m 6h 00m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 6162
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Toulon
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 40 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9882
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 11 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6687
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
15h 10m 21h 10m 6h 00m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 6866
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 22 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86748
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
16h 58m 23h 10m 6h 12m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nice
    TGV INOUI 6180
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • 29 min
  • Toulon
    TGV INOUI 6852
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 21 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86752
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
19h 00m 10h 40m 15h 40m Intercités, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Nice
    Intercités 5772
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Blancarde
  • Paris Austerlitz
  • 31 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6643
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 32 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86714
  • Givors Ville
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
19h 00m 10h 48m 15h 48m Intercités, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Nice
    Intercités 5772
  • Antibes
  • Cannes
  • Saint-Raphael Valescure
  • Les Arcs - Draguignan
  • Toulon
  • Marseille Blancarde
  • Paris Austerlitz
  • 57 min
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 6681
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux