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Train Saint-Etienne Lille

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Information about the Saint-Etienne to Lille train

Travel by train from Saint-Etienne to Lille. 12 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Saint-Etienne at 6h 12m and the last at 17h 20m, allowing you to cover the 732 km distance in as little as 4h 14m. Tickets are available from 34€ (1).

Saint-Etienne to Lille train best prices

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 17 August
Tuesday 18
Wednesday 19
Thursday 20
Saturday 22 August
104 € (1) TGV INOUI
TGV INOUI
Sunday 23
107 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 24
70 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 25
54 € (1) TER
TER
Wednesday 26
54 € (1) TER
TER
Thursday 27
54 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Friday 28
64 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 29
128 € (1) TER
TER
Sunday 30
107 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 31
60 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 1st September
Wednesday 2 September
40 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 3
Friday 4
70 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 5
Sunday 6
Monday 7
Tuesday 8
Wednesday 9
Thursday 10
34 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 11
Saturday 12
72 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 13
107 € (1) TER
TER

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Saint-Etienne to Lille

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

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

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

By train, allow an average of 4h 58m to complete the Saint-Etienne to Lille journey.

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

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Saint-Etienne to Lille in 4h 14m.

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

You can choose from 12 trains per day to travel from Saint-Etienne to Lille.

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

It is possible to travel between Saint-Etienne and Lille on Connecting train(s).

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

The rail connection between Saint-Etienne and Lille is approximately 732 km.

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

The first Saint-Etienne to Lille train departs at 6h 12m.

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

The last train departs Saint-Etienne at 17h 20m.

To leave Saint-Etienne, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains listed on this page depart from: SAINT-ETIENNE CHATEAUCREUX.

At Lille, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: LILLE FLANDRES, LILLE EUROPE.

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

Journeys from Saint-Etienne to Lille are operated by OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels.

What services are offered on board?

Travelling with children? Good news: with OUIGO, child tickets have a fixed fare. Children under 4 travel for free on an accompanying adult’s lap. You can also bring up to 2 pushchairs per journey for free.

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.

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.

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

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

Price of a Saint-Etienne – Lille Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Saint-Etienne to Lille, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Saint-Etienne to Lille with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Saint-Etienne to Lille at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Saint-Etienne – Lille

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 Saint-Etienne – Lille Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Saint-Etienne to Lille. For last-minute train tickets from Saint-Etienne to Lille, 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 Saint-Etienne to Lille and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lille 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 Saint-Etienne to Lille?

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

TER

Travel from Saint-Etienne to Lille 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 Saint-Etienne to Lille train?

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

TER

Travel from Saint-Etienne to Lille 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 Saint-Etienne to Lille train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Saint-Etienne to Lille 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.

Saint-Etienne to Lille train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 12m 10h 49m 4h 37m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TGV INOUI 6690
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 40 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7023
  • Lille Flandres
7h 20m 11h 34m 4h 14m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86809
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 21 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9854
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
8h 20m 14h 08m 5h 48m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86863
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 58 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6612
  • Le Creusot - Montceau-Les-Mines - Montchanin Tgv
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 46 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7035
  • Lille Flandres
9h 20m 14h 39m 5h 19m TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86865
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 54 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12562 - TGV INOUI 9862
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Connection: 35 min
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    OUIGO 7842
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Flandres
9h 20m 14h 44m 5h 24m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86865
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 54 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12562 - TGV INOUI 9862
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Arras
  • Lille Europe
10h 20m 15h 50m 5h 30m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86867
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 54 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6616
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 45 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7043
  • Lille Flandres
12h 12m 17h 17m 5h 05m TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TGV INOUI 6694
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Paris - Gare De Lyon - Hall 1 & 2
  • Connection: 46 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7575
  • Arras
  • Lille Europe
12h 20m 17h 24m 5h 04m TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86823
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 54 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5158 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9866
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Lille Europe
14h 20m 18h 51m 4h 31m TER, TGV INOUI, OUIGO
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86871
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5192
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
    OUIGO 7860
  • Lille Flandres
14h 20m 19h 01m 4h 41m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86871
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5192
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Arras
  • Douai
  • Lille Flandres
15h 20m 19h 59m 4h 39m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86837
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 52 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9868 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9864
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe
17h 20m 22h 04m 4h 44m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Saint-Etienne Chateaucreux
    TER 86847
  • Saint-Chamond
  • Rive-De-Gier
  • Givors Ville
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Connection: 54 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9882 - TGV INOUI 5182
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Lille Europe